Revolution Medicines

Associate Director, Externally Sponsored Research Contracts

Revolution Medicines$177K — $221K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • RN or bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or health-related field required.
  • 11+ years direct clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with relevant indirect experiences accepted.
  • Experience negotiating contracts and budgets with institutions.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Word and GPI or similar FMV assessment tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and business communication capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment.
  • Organizational skills and understanding of ESR processes from proposal submission through study close-out.

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiation, execution, amendment, and closeout of global ESR agreements.
  • Develop, review, and negotiate ESR budgets to ensure compliance and alignment with protocol requirements.
  • Act as the main contracts liaison for cross-functional stakeholders to expedite agreement execution and funding.
  • Work alongside Medical Affairs and research sponsors to assess contract and budget terms and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance of ESR contracting processes with company policies and industry regulations globally.
  • Track and manage the ESR contract lifecycle, ensuring documentation and audit readiness.
  • Drive process improvements and develop best practices for efficiency in ESR contracting activities.

Benefits

  • Robust equity awards for employees.
  • Significant learning and development opportunities offered.
  • Competitive cash compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package included.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Revolution Medicines is seeking an initiative-taking and detail-oriented individual to manage all aspects of Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) contracts, including Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST) and Collaborative Research (CR) agreements, globally. The AD of ESR Contracts plays a pivotal role in the management of the contracts and budgets to ensure alignment with protocol specifications, ensuring compliance with company regulatory, and fair market value (FMV) standards are aligned. The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor and emerging leader, partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Finance and Legal reporting to the Director, Global Clinical Site Contracts. Additional responsibilities include:
  • Lead the end-to-end negotiation, execution, amendment, and closeout of global ESR agreements, including Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs), Collaborative Research (CR) agreements, and other externally sponsored research arrangements.
  • Develop, review, and negotiate ESR budgets to ensure alignment with protocol requirements, internal funding guidelines, Fair Market Value (FMV) standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Serve as the primary contracts liaison for Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate timely agreement execution and funding decisions.
  • Partner with Medical Affairs and research sponsors to evaluate contract and budget terms, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies while supporting business objectives.
  • Ensure ESR contracting processes comply with company policies, industry regulations, transparency reporting requirements, and applicable local laws across global regions.
  • Track and manage ESR contract lifecycle activities, including milestones, amendments, payment schedules, and reporting obligations, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness.
  • Drive process improvements, standardization initiatives, and development of templates, playbooks, and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency across ESR contracting activities.
  • Monitor and analyze ESR contracting metrics, cycle times, and operational performance indicators, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
  • Support inspection and audit readiness by maintaining complete and accurate contract documentation and responding to internal and external audit requests.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to contract professionals and cross-functional stakeholders regarding ESR contracting strategies, budget development, and compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and training programs related to externally sponsored research contracting.
  • Stay informed of evolving industry practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends impacting externally sponsored research and investigator-sponsored studies.
  • Represent the ESR Contracts function in cross-functional governance meetings, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:
  • RN or bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or health-related field required.
  • 11+ years direct clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Relevant indirect experiences may also meet the requirement.
  • Contract and budget negotiation experience with Institutions.
  • Strong MS Word knowledge.
  • Grant Plan for Investigators (GPI) or similar FMV assessment tool experience.
  • Strong analytical and business communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment.
  • Ability to implement methods, techniques, procedures, and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
  • Thinks strategically to anticipate future needs and success related to ESR contracting and FMV budget assessment.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Understands ESR processes from proposal submission through study close-out.

Preferred Skills:
  • Oncology experience.
  • Biotech/pharma experience.
  • CMS experience.
  • Smartsheet experience.
  • Knowledge in creating/managing spreadsheets.
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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.

Base Pay Salary Range

$177,000-$221,000 USD

About Revolution Medicines

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing targeted therapies to inhibit elusive frontier targets within notorious growth and survival pathways, with particular emphasis on RAS and mTOR signaling pathways. The company's proprietary platform enables the discovery and development of small molecules that bind covalently to proteins. Revolution Medicines was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Revolution Medicines
Size
201 employees
Market Cap
$2.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$108.1 million
Revenue
$42.9 million
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