The posting
Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state 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
The Senior Director, Global Patient Safety Science provides safety science and pharmacovigilance support to all products across the RevMed portfolio, which includes early and late phase development activities as a member of the Global Patient Safety team. The individual will be responsible for safety oversight and input into all aspects of study management across the portfolio. This position may have individual reporting to it depending on the program / portfolio being led. The Senior Director of Safety Science serves as the lead for multiple or large complex strategically important developmental programs. Works closely with the other functions as part of a flexible matrix team to conduct robust safety assessments and safety risk management activities.
The Senior Director, Global Patient Safety Science will develop and maintain an expert understanding of the safety profile of the assigned product(s) as well as an understanding of the relevant strategic context (e.g., disease under study, safety profile of competitors, mechanism of action, etc.) and is accountable for oversight of benefit/risk safety profile of allocated products through the product lifecycle.
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
- Responsible for safety surveillance and risk management activities including, but not limited to medical review of ICSRs, routine review of safety data, and pertinent scientific literature articles. Contribute to the review of assessments for safety signals or in response to Regulatory Authority requests.
- Providing medical safety input into the design and conduct of pharmacoepidemiology and observational studies.
- Plan and interpret safety data analyses, prepare and present safety data summaries to internal and external stakeholders.
- Acquire and contribute knowledge of relevant drug class and/or competitor safety issues.
- Lead the development of safety surveillance strategy, identify potential clinical safety issues, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all key stakeholders (e.g., clinical study teams, safety CROs, business partners) which require expert contribution to the development of the product safety strategy.
- Accountable for risk management activities including preparation and maintenance of relevant sections of clinical trial protocols, IBs (including the reference safety information section), ICFs, DSURs, RMPs, CCDS, and labelling, as required.
- Contribute to regulatory authority submissions (Investigational New Drug applications, New Drug Applications, Marketing Authorization Applications, etc.).
- Developing response strategies in collaboration with safety committee members, providing medical-scientific input to regulatory documents for safety-related requests from health authorities and other external parties.
- Drives risk minimization strategies and takes accountability for the medical-scientific content in the Risk Management Plans, including risk minimization measures, risk minimization action plans and REMS programs, as relevant.
- Accountable for the safety components of study reports (i.e., CSRs), aggregate reports (DSUR, PSUR/PBRER, PADER) and other regulatory documents.
- Participate in internal and external Data Monitoring Committees through review of safety data, insights and leadership and development of DMC Charters.
- Lead representative for Safety Science during Health Authority meetings.
- Reviews publications, including abstracts, manuscripts, and speaker presentations.
- Trains and mentors Safety Scientists.
- Consistently comply with all governing laws, regulations, RevMed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines.
Required Experience, Skills and Education:
- 10 or more years of drug development experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry, of which at least 6 years include prior Safety Science experience, which includes performance of medical review, safety surveillance/signal detection, and other related risk management activities.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD/MSc in a Life sciences discipline, or other post-graduate health professional qualifications).
- Mentor and lead a high-performing Safety Science team.
- Excellent ability to evaluate, interpret and present scientific data with clarity.
- Proven success in creating and sustaining strong relationships with internal and external business partners across an organization to create positive partnerships.
- Experience with interacting and leading with Regulatory Authorities (i.e. FDA, EMA) at type C, B, pre-BLA/MAA meetings, Advisory Committee meetings, or other scientific advice forums.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and team management abilities.
- Extensive understanding of pharmacovigilance and risk management.
- Strong clinical leadership and experience.
- Outstanding emotional intelligence.
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a global matrix environment.
- 4+ years of experience in Oncology clinical development.
- Proficiency in managing regulatory interactions, BLA/MAA experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent influence and collaboration/teamwork capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
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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.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
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Base Pay Salary Range
$244,000—$305,000 USD
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