Executive Director, Early Clinical Development

Revolution Medicines; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 265,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation

Robust equity awards

Strong benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Revolution Medicines is seeking an experienced Executive Director of Early Clinical Development. This role involves developing strategic plans and overseeing clinical trials for transformative therapies targeting RAS-addicted cancers.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with scientific and regulatory objectives while fostering innovation. Ideal candidates should have an MD or PhD and over 13 years of relevant experience in drug development and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven ability in clinical trial design and execution.
• Experience managing teams in a clinical development setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for clinical development.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team.
• Oversee clinical trial design and execution.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Clinical trial design

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Budget management

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced drug developer and effective leader to serve as Executive Director of Early Clinical Development in support of Revolution Medicines’ clinical-stage molecule(s) and/or pre-clinical molecule(s). In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing the strategic plans and ensuring efficient operational execution of the molecule(s)’ clinical development program in one or more disease indications, from early-stage studies to regulatory submissions and potential commercialization. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our pipeline and driving the development of transformative therapies for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical insights/contributions and implement comprehensive/execute upon the clinical development plans for Revolution Medicines’ molecules, ensuring alignment with scientific, regulatory, and commercial objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing cross-functional team of clinical development professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Oversee all aspects of clinical trial design and execution, including site selection, patient recruitment, data management, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clinical investigators, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze and interpret clinical data, providing strategic insights to inform critical decisions and guide program development.
• Manage clinical development timelines effectively, ensuring efficient resource allocation and achievement of milestones.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements and regulatory trends in the field of clinical development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including research, regulatory affairs, commercial, and finance, to ensure seamless program execution and achieve shared goals.
• Manage multiple direct reports; potentially be a manager of managers.

Required Skills, Experience and Education

• MD, PhD or similar advanced biomedical graduate degree with 13+ or more years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry or academic background at the level of Associate Professor or higher.
• Extensive experience working with the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation, and clinical relevance as related to the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven track record of successfully designing and conducting multiple clinical trials as part of a wider clinical development programs from early-stage to late-stage, direct experience with Phase 1 drug development.
• Experience authoring and clinical development strategy(ies) and bringing forward for governance.
• Extensive understanding of medical aspects of GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use), FDA, EMA, and other relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Proven experience to steer an IMP during its clinical development plan through major and varied Health Authority interactions (e.g. FDA, EMA, others). Has led Health Authority interaction(s).
• Strong orientation to teamwork. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor a diverse team.
• Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Superb strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. Able to recognize trade-off decisions and can determine priorities and goals.
• Outstanding written and business presentation skills. Experience publishing results of a clinical trial in a peer-reviewed journal is required.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.
• Passion for innovation and a commitment to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ongoing enhancements/development of core and sub-team processes, structures, systems, tools and other resources in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience creating clinical development strategy(ies) that led to label-enabling outcomes and commercialization.
• Experience submitting an NDA/BLA/MAA to global health authorities is a significant plus.
• Has led regulatory and other internal partners/stakeholders in the completion and submission of regulatory documentation. Successfully provided clinical science information and input for regulatory development of label(s) and packaging language, etc.
• Has led or overseen data generation to address unmet medical needs and identify new or extended Clinical Development studies for the assigned program or other programs.
• Direct experience with Phase IV drug development.
• Has proven abilities to present a compelling business case and facilitates effective and expeditious decision-making. Has demonstrated the ability to serve as a company spokesperson both internally and externally.
• Has demonstrated collaborate behaviors on enterprise-level strategic initiatives with a variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders - including clinical investigators/clinicians, scientists and key opinion leaders (KOLs), as well as internal groups, including other groups in development, research, business development, commercial, legal, etc. - resulting in demonstrable outcomes (e.g. new study proposals or new disease indications).
• Has demonstrated courage and conviction in past positions and responsibilities. Skilled in conflict resolution.

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training. Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

Base Pay Salary Range

$265,000 - $331,000 USD

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