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 key member of the Information and Research Hub (IRH), the Research Procurement and Contracts Lead will connect Research teams with the G&A functions that enable purchasing system activities. The role will lead Research contracting and procurement activities, improve how external partners are engaged and managed, and oversee Research purchasing support resources.
Lead and coordinate the Research contracting portfolio, including administrative support for academic collaborations, CRO agreements, and other external research agreements.
Serve as a primary connector between Research and G&A functions, translating Research needs and timelines into coordinated action with Procurement, Legal and Finance/Accounts Payable.
Lead initiatives that improve Research vendor strategy, fit-for-purpose processes, integration with new business systems and derive more effective use of vendor services.
Partner with Research Functions to define clear R&Rs for CRO and external-provider engagements, whereby scientific teams retain scientific strategy and oversight.
Maintain visibility to purchasing activities, external commitments, budgets, vendor performance, risks; provide practical reporting, metrics and escalation to stakeholders.
Manage, coach, and develop Research purchasing support resources, setting priorities, service expectations, and consistent ways of working.
Required Experience, Skills and Education:
Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in a relevant administrative role (procurement, contract management, purchasing departments) in the pharmaceutical Research environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact daily with diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
Innovative, proactive and collaborative team-player with high energy to keep pace with our growing and evolving company environment.
Must have excellent organizational skills, detail-minded, results-oriented, and vision to mature the Research Purchasing activities.
Must be a self-starter and able to function independently in a fluid environment under tight timelines.
Advanced capability with MS Office software and Smartsheets, purchasing and contract management software applications, such as Omnea, IronClad, Coupa.
Preferred Skills:
- Relevant scientific experience (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or other) would be highly advantageous.
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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of experience in a relevant administrative role, such as procurement or contract management, within a pharmaceutical Research environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for daily interaction with diverse cross-functional stakeholders
- Innovative, proactive, collaborative, and able to work with high energy in a growing environment
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to mature Research Purchasing activities
- Ability to work independently in a fluid environment under tight timelines
- Advanced capability with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and purchasing or contract management software applications
- Relevant scientific experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or another scientific discipline
What We Do
We are Revolutionaries – passionate in our singular pursuit of discovering, developing and delivering innovative, targeted medicines for patients living with cancer. To deliver on our vision, we work relentlessly in pursuit of cutting-edge therapeutic approaches to some of the toughest cancers. Our current focus is on RAS-addicted cancers, which account for 30 percent of all new human cancer diagnoses
