Medical Communications Director

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The companys R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team you will join other outstanding Revolutionariesin a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

The Opportunity:

In this role 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 organizations medical and scientific engagement this role you will be responsible for:

Publications Strategy & Execution

• Lead the strategic development and execution of the global publication plan ensuring alignment with medical and brand plans goals and objectives.

• Oversee all aspects of publications activities including medical writing publication planning meetings authorship coordination and submission processes to ensure timely and high-quality scientific outputs.

• Ensure compliance with Good Publication Practices (GPP) ICMJE authorship guidelines and relevant industry standards and internal policies.

• Lead global publication team meetings and facilitate decision making on publication strategy.

• Influence the publication team and author decisions based on experience and knowledge of evolving publication landscape

• Oversee publications development and excellence in execution of abstracts oral presentations and manuscripts ensuring compliance with GPP 2022 ICMJE authorship criteria and company policies.

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 clarity and scientific rigor across all external communications.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Clinical and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in messaging.

Internal Education & Change Management

• Support change management strategies to enhance internal understanding of best practices in publications strategy and execution.

• Coach 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 among others to ensure a cohesive medical communications and engagement strategy.

Required Skills Experience and Education:

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD PharmD MD) with 10 years experience 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 (PhRMA Code GPP 2022 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 including but not limited to 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.

• 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.

• Proven track record of executing both strategic and tactical initiatives within complex matrixed organizations collaborating effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.

• Extensive experience leading complex cross-functional teams providing strategic direction and influencing key decision-making.

• Strong proficiency with databases and digital tools leveraging innovative solutions to enhance medical communications and knowledge sharing.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities including written verbal and presentation skills complemented by strong organizational time management and project planning expertise.

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