Total Rewards Manager, Japan

Revolution Medicines, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines, Inc. is seeking a Total Rewards Manager, Japan to lead compensation, benefits, and related programs in Japan, partnering with Global Total Rewards and business leaders. The role translates plans into local processes and supports sound, compliant implementation.

The Manager will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and global teams to optimize Total Rewards across time zones and cultures, ensuring equity and governance in all programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources / Total Rewards experience with hands-on compensation and benefits experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive programs, benefits administration, and Total Rewards practices.
• Working knowledge of the Japanese employment environment and compliance considerations for compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead Total Rewards activities in Japan, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and related programs.
• Translate global Total Rewards plans into practical local processes, timelines, communications, and procedures for Japan.
• Manage annual compensation processes, including salary review, short-term incentive planning, benchmarking, pay analysis, and equity-related programs.
• Oversee employee benefit programs and vendor relationships in Japan; review program effectiveness and costs.
• Ensure programs comply with Japanese laws, regulations, tax, and social insurance considerations.

Skills

Native-level Japanese

Business-level English

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS

Compensation survey tools

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 Total Rewards Manager, Japan to lead the delivery of compensation, benefits, and related Total Rewards programs in Japan while partnering closely with Global Total Rewards Team and business leaders. This role is responsible for translating Total Rewards plans into effective processes and they will apply strong business and market knowledge to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with company priorities. The Manager will also collaborate across functions and with external partners to support sound decisions, employee understanding, and successful implementation of Total Rewards initiatives. This position is reporting to the Director, Human Resources, Japan (dotted line reporting to the Senior Director, Total Rewards in the US).

Responsibilities:

• Lead Total Rewards activities in Japan, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and related programs.
• Translate global and functional Total Rewards plans into practical local processes, timelines, communications, and operating procedures for Japan.
• Manage annual compensation processes, including salary review, short-term incentive planning, market benchmarking, pay analysis, and recommendations to support internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Support the administration and communication of equity and other long-term incentive programs in partnership with global Total Rewards and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Oversee employee benefit programs and vendor relationships in Japan; review program effectiveness, service quality, employee experience, cost, and market competitiveness.
• Ensure Total Rewards programs and practices are administered in accordance with applicable Japanese laws, regulations, tax and social insurance considerations, internal policies, and company governance requirements, in partnership with appropriate subject-matter experts.
• Provide data-driven analysis and recommendations to Human Resources and business leaders on compensation, benefits, workforce cost, and related Total Rewards matters.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and global Total Rewards colleagues to support hiring, retention, organizational changes, and business planning.
• Manage external consultants, brokers, and other vendors as needed, including scope, deliverables, timelines, service levels, and costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve Total Rewards processes, tools, controls, documentation, and employee communications, and lead implementation of agreed improvements.
• Handle sensitive employee and compensation information with discretion, integrity, and appropriate confidentiality.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources / Total Rewards experience, including hands-on experience with compensation and benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive programs, benefits administration, and related Total Rewards practices.
• Working knowledge of the Japanese employment environment and the compliance considerations relevant to compensation and benefits programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate options, and make sound recommendations within established policies and business objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and gain cooperation on sensitive or complex matters.
• High level of accuracy, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling employee and compensation information.
• Native-level Japanese language proficiency.
• Business-level English proficiency, including the ability to participate in meetings, communicate with global stakeholders, and review business documents in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other fast-growing global organization.
• Experience working in a global or U.S.-headquartered company and partnering across time zones and cultures.
• Experience with equity compensation, job architecture / leveling, compensation survey tools, and HR information systems.
• Professional certification in compensation, benefits, or Human Resources (for example, CCP or equivalent).

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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¥9,200,000 — ¥11,500,000 JPY