Senior Machine Learning Scientist I

Socket.dev; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Quality Validation to lead QA oversight of validation across CMOs and external partners for PPQ, CPV, and related activities. The role also covers broader QA support for GMP operations and lifecycle management.

The ideal candidate has a science/engineering background with 8+ years’ GMP quality experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams; on-site in Redwood City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering/technical discipline is required.
• 8+ years of experience in GMP Quality and commercial manufacturing operations.
• QA oversight of validation lifecycle activities with PPQ/CPV experience; packaging/ cleaning validation preferred.
• Experience with CMOs and external partners in commercial manufacturing, packaging, testing, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulatory requirements, guidance, and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and readiness for domestic and international authorities.
• Ability to assess risk and make quality decisions in complex technical scenarios.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with electronic quality systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA oversight of validation activities across CMOs and external partners for PPQ/CPV and related validation (DS, DPI, BDP, FP, Packaged Product).
• Represent QA on assigned programs, approving validation lifecycle activities and ensuring proper planning, execution and documentation.
• Review validation plans, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and CPV data; escalate adverse trends.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on validation strategy, planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide QA support for deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and batch records in GMP operations.
• Establish and monitor validation metrics and communicate risks to Quality leadership.
• Support GMP procedures development, inspection readiness, and regulatory inspections.
• Build strong relationships across teams to enable effective execution.

Skills

QA oversight

PPQ/CPV

CMO management

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Electronic quality systems

MS Office

Independent working

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.

Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.

The Opportunity:

Revolution Medicines is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality Validation who will play a key role within Quality Assurance, providing quality oversight and operational leadership for validation activities across RevMed’s external commercial manufacturing network. The role will have primary responsibility for QA oversight of Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and Continued Process Verification (CPV), as well as other validation activities supporting commercial manufacturing, packaging, and product lifecycle management. In addition to validation responsibilities, this individual will provide broader QA support across GMP operations and quality systems based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide QA oversight of validation activities across CMOs and external partners supporting RevMed commercial products, including Drug Substance (DS), Drug Product Intermediates (DPI), Bulk Drug Product (BDP), Finished Product (FP), and Packaged Product, with primary emphasis on Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and Continued Process Verification (CPV).

• Serve as the QA Validation representative for assigned commercial programs and external manufacturing sites, providing oversight and approval of validation lifecycle activities, including PPQ, CPV, cleaning, packaging, and transportation/shipping validation, and ensuring activities are appropriately planned, executed, documented, and maintained throughout the commercial product lifecycle.

• Provide QA review and approval of validation plans, protocols, reports, risk assessments, process performance evaluations, and associated investigations and change controls; review CPV data and process performance trends to confirm continued process control, identify emerging risks, and ensure appropriate investigation and escalation of adverse trends.

• Represent QA on cross-functional teams and partner with internal and external stakeholders to address validation strategy, planning, technical issues, and compliance risks, providing guidance consistent with current global regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

• Provide QA oversight and support for broader GMP Quality activities, including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, specifications, master and executed batch records, validation documentation, and other quality system activities supporting commercial manufacturing and product lifecycle management.

• Establish, monitor, and communicate validation and process performance metrics, including PPQ/CPV status, trends, risks, and compliance issues, and elevate significant concerns to Quality leadership.

• Lead or support the development, periodic review, and revision of GMP procedures and participate in inspection readiness activities, regulatory inspection support, and other commercial readiness initiatives as needed.

• Build trusted, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders that promote open communication, teamwork, and effective execution.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline is required.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry demonstrated experience in GMP Quality and commercial manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated experience providing QA oversight of validation lifecycle activities, with strong experience in Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and Continued Process Verification (CPV); experience with packaging, cleaning, and transportation/shipping validation is preferred.

• Experience providing Quality oversight of CMOs and external partners supporting commercial manufacturing, packaging, testing, and validation activities.

• Strong knowledge of process validation lifecycle principles and applicable U.S. and global GMP regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry practices.

• Experience supporting commercial readiness, inspection readiness, and regulatory inspections, including domestic and international health authorities.

• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate complex technical and compliance issues, assess risk, and make sound, risk-based Quality decisions.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and aggressive timelines, and effectively escalating significant quality and compliance risks.

• Proficiency with electronic quality systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting validation and lifecycle management of commercial pharmaceutical products across multiple CMOs and external manufacturing partners.

• Experience with late-stage development, commercial launch, technology transfer, and post-approval lifecycle management activities.

• Experience with statistical trending and evaluation of CPV data, process performance, and continued process control.

• Experience working with oral solid dosage forms and associated manufacturing and packaging operations.

Base Pay Salary Range

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.

Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.

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$229,000 — $269,000 USD