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Director, Medical Communications at Revolution… · Redwood…
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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:
As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, the Director, Medical Communications will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive medical communications strategy, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders for select assets across pipeline, with focus on pancreatic cancer, NSCLC, colorectal cancer, and other solid tumors.
This role will oversee scientific communications platforms, publication strategies and operations and contribute to medical content supporting the organization’s medical and scientific engagement efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
Publications Strategy & Execution
- Lead the development and execution of the global publication plan, ensuring alignment with clinical and scientific objectives.
- Oversee and provide strategic direction for medical writing, publication planning meetings, the submission process, and timely/high-quality scientific communications and publications.
- Ensure compliance with Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards.
Scientific Communications Platform
- Develop and maintain the scientific narrative and core communication messages for select pipeline programs.
- Oversee creation of scientific platform materials to ensure consistency and scientific integrity in external communications.
Medical Content Development
- Support reference library for the development of scientific decks, field medical materials (MSL tools), medical booth content, infographics, videos, and other external engagement materials.
- Ensure alignment with Medical, Clinical, and Commercial teams for accurate and impactful messaging.
Congress Strategy & Scientific Exchange
- Drive scientific congress planning and execution, including coordination of symposia, abstracts/posters and presentations.
- Identify opportunities to amplify Revolution Medicines' scientific presence at major oncology congresses (e.g., ASCO, ESMO, AACR).
Internal Education & Change Management
- Support change management strategies to enhance internal understanding of best practices in publications strategy and execution.
- Educate internal stakeholders on scientific publication standards, compliance requirements, and best-in-class medical communication practices.
- Build trust across the organization in the Medical Communications function, reinforcing its role as the central authority on publication strategy, planning, and execution.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Serve as a key member of the Medical Excellence team, contributing to medical strategy and launch planning.
- Partner with Field Medical (MSLs), Medical Information, Stakeholder Engagement and Medical Education to ensure a cohesive medical communications and engagement strategy.
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
- Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred; MS or equivalent experience in biomedical sciences or related field considered.
- 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications and publications planning/execution within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience leading scientific publication strategy, medical education initiatives, and external stakeholder engagement.
- Deep understanding of industry guidelines, and best practices (ACCME, PhRMA Code, FDA, OIG, AdvaMed, Sunshine Act).
- Proven ability to develop and execute medical communication strategies aligned with company and scientific priorities.
- Expertise in scientific communications planning, data dissemination, and medical writing/publication processes, including authorship guidelines (ICMJE, GPP).
- Familiarity with clinical development and real-world evidence (RWE) and how these influence scientific communication strategies.
- Ability to navigate cross-functional partnerships with Clinical, Research/Translational Science, Biostatistics and executive teams.
- Ability to manage external agency relationships, medical writers, and vendors to ensure quality and compliance in content development.
- Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant communications for different stakeholders.
- Experience managing and mentoring teams of medical writers, communication specialists, or publication planners.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in publication planning software (Datavision, PubStrat, etc.) and scientific engagement tools.
- Strong project management skills to oversee multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in precision oncology and targeted therapies.
- Previous leadership in launch planning and medical communications/publications strategy.
- Familiarity with digital tools and innovative solutions for medical communication.
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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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Base Pay Salary Range
$211,000—$264,000 USD
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