Associate Director, Research Procurement and Contracts Lead

Revolution Medicines•Redwood City, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-stage 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant scientific experience (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or other) would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

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.