Vice President, Tax

Revolution Medicines

1d•$294,000 - $367,000

About The Position

Revolution Medicines is seeking a Vice President, Tax to lead its global tax function, including strategy, operating model, governance, planning, financial reporting, compliance, and audits. The role will align tax priorities with corporate strategy and support international expansion, OUS commercial readiness, and sustainable growth while protecting the company’s financial position and reputation. The Vice President, Tax will advise senior leadership on complex tax matters, build a scalable tax organization, develop leaders, and partner with Finance, Legal, and other business functions while remaining hands-on in critical judgments and execution. The position reports to the Vice President of Finance and represents Tax before the Audit Committee and senior executives.

Requirements

16+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including preferably 3+ years of VP of Tax experience with substantial leadership of a global tax function or multiple tax disciplines in a complex multinational.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
CPA, JD, or equivalent.
Advanced degree in taxation or a related field.
Deep expertise in US corporate and international tax, ASC 740, OECD BEPS, transfer pricing, compliance, and audits.
Experience leading tax reporting and controls in a public, SOX-controlled company and partnering with external auditors and senior finance leaders.
Success setting functional strategy, building scalable capabilities, and leading complex cross-functional, cross-jurisdictional change, including international expansion.
Ability to influence executives, explain complex issues to non-specialists, and manage relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and advisors.
Proven record of building high-performing teams and future leaders with clear accountability and a culture of trust, feedback, and collaboration.
Enterprise perspective and strong commercial judgment.

Nice To Haves

Biotech or pharma experience, including intellectual property, licensing, and global commercialization.
Experience supporting business development transactions, supply chain structures, and the shift from development-stage to broader commercial operations.
Experience implementing tax technology and data improvements.
Experience combining in-house leadership with public accounting or advisory work.

Responsibilities

Set and own the global tax strategy and multiyear roadmap, aligning priorities, investment, and outcomes with corporate goals, capital needs, and growth.
Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions, including cash taxes, financial reporting, feasibility, compliance, and reputation; escalate significant exposures.
Lead tax planning for corporate structure, financing, intellectual property, licensing, collaborations, and transactions in partnership with Legal, Treasury, Business Development, and Finance.
Anticipate global tax changes, assess enterprise impacts, lead coordinated responses, and establish tax policies, decision rights, and escalation thresholds.
Own tax strategy and readiness for new markets with Global Finance and Legal, including entity structures, registrations, operating models, and transition to local support.
Lead global transfer pricing policy, intercompany pricing, documentation, and governance.
Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other teams on income tax, indirect tax, tariffs, withholding, and permanent establishment issues in cross-border operations.
Own the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of global quarterly and annual tax provisions under US GAAP, including ASC 740 judgments, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and disclosures.
Oversee integration of tax into the close, forecasts, long-range plans, and cash planning; explain effective tax rate drivers and material changes.
Own tax accounting policies, documentation, and SOX controls; lead external auditor engagement on significant positions and resolve complex reporting matters.
Oversee the global tax team’s management of US federal, state, and international tax compliance, defining responsibilities with internal teams and service providers.
Maximize tax attributes and incentives, including R&D credits and NOLs.
Lead tax audits, inquiries, and disputes; represent the company with tax authorities and advisors, guide resolution strategy, and escalate significant matters through governance.
Establish key performance indicators for an integrated tax risk framework, compliance calendar, and monitoring process.
Design and lead the global tax organization, including its internal and external mix, budget, workforce plan, advisor selection, and provider performance.
Recruit, coach, and develop tax leaders; establish succession and development plans, delegate decision-making authority, and hold the team accountable.
Lead the tax technology and process roadmap with Finance systems and IT to improve data quality, automation, controls, and integration.
Lead cross-functional change by building alignment, clarifying ownership, and ensuring readiness, training, and adoption of new operating models.