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Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding Revolutionaries in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for the following:
- Lead and/or support development and implementation of GCP systems and inspection readiness.
- Lead and/or support the development and continuous improvement of Clinical Policies/ SOPs/ WIs/ Templates/etc. using knowledge and experience with clinical study management, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
- SME for Clinical Operations GCP guidance, best industry practices, SOPs, and audit responses.
- Contribute to the development and management of business and compliance metrics to assess and continuously improve RevMed oversight and inspection readiness throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
- Support Clinical Operations Inspection Readiness activities with clinical study teams; key participation in Mock/Regulatory Authority inspections.
- Contribute to the development and execution of Clinical Operations training programs to deliver RevMed standards, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally and with QA on quality initiatives, continuous improvement of GCP systems, and internal audits.
- Line management responsibilities including hiring, performance management, career development, and mentorship.
- Participate in other Clinical Operations Activities per the business need.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field required.
- 10+ years direct Clinical Compliance, and/or Clinical Quality Assurance experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Relevant Clinical Operations experiences may also meet the requirement.
- Strong working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP.
- Demonstrated experience successfully developing and authoring Clinical and cross-functional SOPs ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with development and monitoring of oversight activities.
- Knowledge and/or familiarity with Ex-US region(s) e.g. EMA, MHRA, PDMA.
- Ability to perform complex assessments & investigations, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Ability to deal with time demands, incomplete information, or unexpected events.
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Decision-making skills.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS Project and/or Smartsheet a plus.
- Travel may be required (~25%).
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Line Management experience.
- Oncology experience, early and/or late stage, strongly preferred.
- RN or Master’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of ex-US regulations and requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $186,000 - $233,000 USD
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. Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com.
We are aware of recent recruitment scams in which individuals or organizations falsely represent themselves as being affiliated with Revolution Medicines. These scams may appear as false job advertisements or unsolicited contacts through communication or chat platforms, email, phone, or text message.
Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address.
If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a Revolution Medicines recruiter, please report it to careers@revmed.com so we can share these impersonations with our IT team for tracking and awareness.
INTRODUCTION
Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding Revolutionaries in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for the following:
- Lead and/or support development and implementation of GCP systems and inspection readiness.
- Lead and/or support the development and continuous improvement of Clinical Policies/ SOPs/ WIs/ Templates/etc. using knowledge and experience with clinical study management, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
- SME for Clinical Operations GCP guidance, best industry practices, SOPs, and audit responses.
- Contribute to the development and management of business and compliance metrics to assess and continuously improve RevMed oversight and inspection readiness throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
- Support Clinical Operations Inspection Readiness activities with clinical study teams; key participation in Mock/Regulatory Authority inspections.
- Contribute to the development and execution of Clinical Operations training programs to deliver RevMed standards, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally and with QA on quality initiatives, continuous improvement of GCP systems, and internal audits.
- Line management responsibilities including hiring, performance management, career development, and mentorship.
- Participate in other Clinical Operations Activities per the business need.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field required.
- 10+ years direct Clinical Compliance, and/or Clinical Quality Assurance experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Relevant Clinical Operations experiences may also meet the requirement.
- Strong working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP.
- Demonstrated experience successfully developing and authoring Clinical and cross-functional SOPs ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with development and monitoring of oversight activities.
- Knowledge and/or familiarity with Ex-US region(s) e.g. EMA, MHRA, PDMA.
- Ability to perform complex assessments & investigations, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Ability to deal with time demands, incomplete information, or unexpected events.
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Decision-making skills.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS Project and/or Smartsheet a plus.
- Travel may be required (~25%).
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Line Management experience.
- Oncology experience, early and/or late stage, strongly preferred.
- RN or Master’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of ex-US regulations and requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $186,000 - $233,000 USD
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. Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com.
We are aware of recent recruitment scams in which individuals or organizations falsely represent themselves as being affiliated with Revolution Medicines. These scams may appear as false job advertisements or unsolicited contacts through communication or chat platforms, email, phone, or text message.
Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address.
If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a Revolution Medicines recruiter, please report it to careers@revmed.com so we can share these impersonations with our IT team for tracking and awareness.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Director Clinical Operations
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or public health. If your highest credential is a bachelor's, document ten or more years of progressive clinical operations leadership to build an EB-3 skilled-worker case instead.
Target PERM-experienced clinical research employers
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers file PERM petitions regularly for associate director-level roles. Prioritize employers with dedicated immigration counsel on staff, as they process sponsorship faster and rarely withdraw petitions mid-filing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Search the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter so wage-related PERM delays don't catch you off guard after you've already resigned elsewhere.
Search green card-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in clinical operations using Migrate Mate. This narrows your job search to organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process for roles at your level, cutting through guesswork early.
Negotiate sponsorship terms into your offer letter
Ask your prospective employer to confirm PERM initiation timing in writing before you accept. Many clinical operations hires assume sponsorship starts immediately, but some employers wait six to twelve months into employment before filing, which affects your planning if you're on a bridging visa status.
Prepare your personnel file for PERM recruitment documentation
PERM requires employers to run mandatory recruitment steps and retain documentation proving no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. Gather your foreign credentials, transcripts, and credential evaluation reports early so your employer's attorney can complete the supervised recruitment phase without delays caused by missing paperwork.
Green Card Associate Director Clinical Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Director Clinical Operations role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits candidates holding a master's degree or higher in a life sciences or health-related field, or those with a bachelor's plus substantial progressive experience that the employer formally designates as requiring advanced expertise. EB-3 covers professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration attorney determines which category matches the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition is permanent rather than tied to a fixed visa term. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no annual lottery for employment-based green cards, and once your priority date is current you can file for adjustment of status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives your I-140 petition.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Associate Director Clinical Operations positions?
Large pharmaceutical companies, global contract research organizations, and academic health systems are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors at the associate director level. Smaller CROs and biotech startups do sponsor, but their immigration infrastructure varies widely. Use Migrate Mate to identify organizations with documented PERM filing history for clinical operations roles specifically, which is more reliable than guessing by employer size.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search timeline?
After your employer files the PERM application with DOL, the agency reviews whether the position was properly advertised and whether qualified U.S. workers were available. This audit-driven process currently runs several months to over a year at DOL. Your I-140 petition to USCIS and any adjustment of status filing come after PERM certification, so building in a two-to-three-year runway from first job offer to green card approval is realistic for most countries.
Can I change jobs during the green card sponsorship process?
Portability rules under AC21 let you change to a same or similar role once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved. For Associate Director Clinical Operations candidates, a move to a comparable clinical leadership role at a new sponsor typically qualifies, but the new employer must be willing to continue the sponsorship or you restart the PERM process from the beginning.