Director, Medical Communication

Revolution Medicines • Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

Revolution Medicines is a global oncology company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The Director, Medical Communications will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive medical communications strategy for select pipeline assets, with a focus on pancreatic cancer, NSCLC, colorectal cancer, and other solid tumors. The role oversees scientific communications platforms, publication strategy and operations, and medical content supporting medical and scientific engagement efforts.

The Director will develop and execute global publication plans aligned with clinical and scientific objectives; guide medical writing, publication planning, and submission processes; and ensure compliance with publication guidelines and industry standards. The position also develops scientific narratives and core messages, oversees scientific platform materials, and supports a range of medical content and external engagement materials.

This role drives scientific congress planning and execution, supports internal education on publication practices and compliance, and builds understanding of the Medical Communications function across the organization. As a member of the Medical Excellence team, the Director contributes to medical strategy and launch planning and partners across Medical Affairs and other functions to support a cohesive communications and engagement strategy.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) preferred; an MS or equivalent experience in biomedical sciences or a related field is considered.
• At least 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, and publications planning or 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, including ACCME, PhRMA Code, FDA, OIG, AdvaMed, and Sunshine Act.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute medical communication strategies aligned with company and scientific priorities.
• Expertise in scientific communications planning, data dissemination, and medical writing and publication processes, including ICMJE and GPP authorship guidelines.
• Familiarity with clinical development and real-world evidence (RWE), and how these inform scientific communication strategies.
• Ability to work across functions with Clinical, Research/Translational Science, Biostatistics, and executive teams.
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant communications for different stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams of medical writers, communication specialists, or publication planners.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency with publication planning software such as Datavision and PubStrat, and scientific engagement tools.
• Strong project management skills to oversee multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in precision oncology and targeted therapies.
• Previous leadership in launch planning and medical communications or publications strategy.
• Familiarity with digital tools and innovative solutions for medical communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global publication plans aligned with clinical and scientific objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for medical writing, publication planning meetings, submission processes, and timely, high-quality scientific communications and publications.
• Ensure publications comply with Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain scientific narratives and core communication messages for select pipeline programs.
• Oversee scientific platform materials to ensure consistency and scientific integrity in external communications.
• Support the development of scientific decks, field medical materials, medical booth content, infographics, videos, and other external engagement materials.
• Align medical content and messaging with Medical, Clinical, and Commercial teams.
• Drive scientific congress planning and execution, including symposia, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Identify opportunities to amplify the company’s scientific presence at major oncology congresses, including ASCO, ESMO, and AACR.
• Support change management to improve internal understanding of publication strategy and execution best practices.
• Educate internal stakeholders on publication standards, compliance requirements, and medical communication practices.
• Build organizational trust in Medical Communications as the central authority on publication strategy, planning, and execution.
• Contribute to medical strategy and launch planning as a member of the Medical Excellence team.
• Partner with Field Medical (MSLs), Medical Information, Stakeholder Engagement, and Medical Education to support a cohesive medical communications and engagement strategy.
• Manage and mentor medical writers, communication specialists, or publication planners.
• Manage external agency relationships, medical writers, and vendors to ensure quality and compliance in content development.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation.
• Robust equity awards.
• Strong benefits.
• Significant learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director