Revolution Medicines

Associate Director, Quality Systems Monitoring & Excellence

Revolution Medicines$186K — $233K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific field; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of Quality Assurance/Systems experience in biotech, pharma, or medical devices, including leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of global GxP regulations, including FDA, EMA, and ICH standards.
  • Proven experience leading regulatory inspections and internal audits.
  • Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), e.g., Veeva Vault.
  • Excellent skills in leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Global Quality Systems Monitoring & Excellence program for compliance and improvement.
  • Drive readiness for global audits and regulatory inspections through planning and execution support.
  • Develop and monitor Quality KPIs/KQIs to identify systemic risks and trends.
  • Perform Quality System health assessments to identify compliance gaps.
  • Oversee Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to audits and inspections.
  • Manage critical quality issues, ensuring timely investigations and compliance resolutions.
  • Partner with stakeholders to optimize Quality processes in line with global GxP regulations.
  • Lead regulatory intelligence and enhance Quality Systems based on evolving expectations.
  • Leverage digital tools and analytics to improve compliance monitoring and reporting.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team focused on quality and inspection readiness.

Benefits

  • Competitive cash compensation and robust equity awards.
  • Strong benefits package, including healthcare options.
  • Significant learning and development opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
  • Lead the Global Quality Systems Monitoring & Excellence program to ensure effective governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Drive global audit and regulatory inspection readiness by leading inspection planning, mock inspections, execution support, response coordination, and post-inspection remediation.
  • Develop and monitor Quality KPIs/KQIs, analyze trends, identify systemic risks, and provide executive reporting through Quality Management Reviews (QMRs).
  • Perform Quality System health assessments and effectiveness reviews to identify compliance gaps and drive sustainable improvements.
  • Oversee CAPA governance related to internal audits & inspections, root cause analysis, effectiveness verification, and closure of audit and inspection commitments.
  • Lead the management of critical quality issues and escalations, facilitate timely cross-functional investigations and remediation plans, and ensure effective resolution of compliance risks and regulatory commitments.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to standardize, simplify, and optimize Quality processes while ensuring compliance with global GxP regulations.
  • Lead regulatory intelligence activities and translate evolving global regulatory expectations into Quality System enhancements.
  • Leverage AI, automation, data analytics, and digital Quality platforms to enhance compliance monitoring, executive reporting, and operational excellence.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of quality, compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive Quality Assurance/Quality Systems experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry, including people leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of global GxP regulations, including FDA, EMA, ICH, and applicable international quality standards.
  • Demonstrated experience leading regulatory inspections, internal audits, Quality Management Reviews (QMRs), and Quality Systems governance.
  • Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), such as Veeva Vault or equivalent.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience supporting late-stage clinical development and commercial products.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled quality solutions, digital transformation, data analytics, and executive dashboard development.
  • Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), RAC, or equivalent is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional initiatives and build high-performing teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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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

$186,000-$233,000 USD

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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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