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Revolution Medicines · 5 days ago

Medical Communications Director

Redwood City, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$211K/yr - $264K/yr

8+ years exp

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. 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 the pipeline.

Health CareLife ScienceMedical

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Medical AffairsMedical CommunicationsPublications PlanningScientific WritingPublication SoftwareProject ManagementCross-functional CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

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

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