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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
As part of our expanding Medical Affairs organization, we seek a dynamic and experienced Director, Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Operations to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Global Medical Advisory Boards. This role may also have a more limited contribution to global congress planning, ensuring seamless integration of advisory boards with congress objectives and broader Medical Affairs priorities. This individual will report to the Head of Scientific Stakeholder Engagement within Global Medical Excellence and will partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Clinical Development, and Research, maintaining leadership for global advisory boards and ensuring seamless integration with broader Medical Affairs priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisory Board Strategy & Operations:
- Lead Medical Affairs advisory board strategy, planning, and execution for specific global and U.S. regional advisory boards, ensuring alignment with medical strategy, stakeholder engagement priorities, and key congress activities.
- Collaborate across Medical Affairs to develop and align global and regional advisory board tactical plans with broader Medical Affairs priorities.
- Ensure compliant planning, execution, and documentation of global and regional advisory boards.
- Develop and execute on processes for compliant cross-functional sharing of advisory board insights.
- Partner with internal teams (Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial) to design impactful advisory board agendas and content to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Commercial, Clinical Development, and Research to ensure consistent communication and scientific engagement while maintaining appropriate governance and firewalls.
- Act as the central coordination point for cross-functional teams to align on advisory board priorities, deliverables, and messaging.
Operational Leadership & Governance:
- Lead operational execution of global and regional advisory boards, including agency/vendor oversight, contracting and logistics, budget management, and coordination of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with global and regional regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, PMDA, EFPIA, IFPMA).
- Establish best practices, SOPs, and governance processes for advisory board execution.
- Establish scalable, compliant processes to capture, synthesize, and disseminate actionable advisory board insights across appropriate cross-functional stakeholders, in partnership with Medical Affairs Insights & Analytics.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD or equivalent in life sciences preferred but not required).
- 10+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs within biotech/pharma, with a strong background in scientific engagement and advisory board strategy and execution.
- Proven track record in leading global and regional advisory boards across U.S., EU, and APAC regions.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex advisory boards and stakeholder engagements simultaneously, from strategic planning through execution and post-meeting insights.
- Strong understanding of the oncology therapeutic landscape, particularly pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and colorectal cancer.
- Deep knowledge of compliance standards governing global advisory boards, external scientific engagement, and scientific exchange.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and operational processes related to advisory boards and other scientific stakeholder engagements.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience in early and late-phase development and product launch preparation in oncology.
- Prior leadership of global advisory boards strategy alignment.
- Experience working in fast-paced, innovative, clinical-stage biotech organizations.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $211,000 - $264,000 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 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
As part of our expanding Medical Affairs organization, we seek a dynamic and experienced Director, Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Operations to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Global Medical Advisory Boards. This role may also have a more limited contribution to global congress planning, ensuring seamless integration of advisory boards with congress objectives and broader Medical Affairs priorities. This individual will report to the Head of Scientific Stakeholder Engagement within Global Medical Excellence and will partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Clinical Development, and Research, maintaining leadership for global advisory boards and ensuring seamless integration with broader Medical Affairs priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisory Board Strategy & Operations:
- Lead Medical Affairs advisory board strategy, planning, and execution for specific global and U.S. regional advisory boards, ensuring alignment with medical strategy, stakeholder engagement priorities, and key congress activities.
- Collaborate across Medical Affairs to develop and align global and regional advisory board tactical plans with broader Medical Affairs priorities.
- Ensure compliant planning, execution, and documentation of global and regional advisory boards.
- Develop and execute on processes for compliant cross-functional sharing of advisory board insights.
- Partner with internal teams (Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial) to design impactful advisory board agendas and content to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Commercial, Clinical Development, and Research to ensure consistent communication and scientific engagement while maintaining appropriate governance and firewalls.
- Act as the central coordination point for cross-functional teams to align on advisory board priorities, deliverables, and messaging.
Operational Leadership & Governance:
- Lead operational execution of global and regional advisory boards, including agency/vendor oversight, contracting and logistics, budget management, and coordination of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with global and regional regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, PMDA, EFPIA, IFPMA).
- Establish best practices, SOPs, and governance processes for advisory board execution.
- Establish scalable, compliant processes to capture, synthesize, and disseminate actionable advisory board insights across appropriate cross-functional stakeholders, in partnership with Medical Affairs Insights & Analytics.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD or equivalent in life sciences preferred but not required).
- 10+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs within biotech/pharma, with a strong background in scientific engagement and advisory board strategy and execution.
- Proven track record in leading global and regional advisory boards across U.S., EU, and APAC regions.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex advisory boards and stakeholder engagements simultaneously, from strategic planning through execution and post-meeting insights.
- Strong understanding of the oncology therapeutic landscape, particularly pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and colorectal cancer.
- Deep knowledge of compliance standards governing global advisory boards, external scientific engagement, and scientific exchange.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and operational processes related to advisory boards and other scientific stakeholder engagements.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience in early and late-phase development and product launch preparation in oncology.
- Prior leadership of global advisory boards strategy alignment.
- Experience working in fast-paced, innovative, clinical-stage biotech organizations.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $211,000 - $264,000 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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Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the COO position. A general business or MBA degree typically satisfies this, but an unrelated field may trigger a Request for Evidence. Pull your credential evaluation before interviews.
Target companies with cap-exempt filing pathways
COO roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated entities qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery. Prioritize these employers if you've already used one H-1B slot or missed the cap window.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter COO-level openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're only applying to companies that have actively sponsored similar roles, not ones guessing at the process.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the number meets the legal floor for your metro area.
Clarify equity compensation in your H-1B petition
COO offers frequently include equity. USCIS requires your certified wage to cover base salary alone, not stock. Confirm your base pay meets the LCA threshold independently so vesting schedules don't create a compliance gap at renewal.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing cuts the adjudication window to 15 business days. For COO hires where boards and investors expect a specific start date, ask your employer to include it with the initial I-129 filing rather than upgrading later.
H-1B Visa COO: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a COO role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, finance, or operations management. USCIS examines the actual duties, not just the title. A COO role at a small startup with generalist duties may face more scrutiny than the same title at a company with a defined executive structure.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for COO positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse COO openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This tells you which companies have sponsored comparable senior roles before, so you're not discovering their willingness to sponsor mid-offer negotiation.
Can a COO be sponsored for an H-1B if the company has never filed before?
Yes, but the employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then submit Form I-129 with USCIS. First-time sponsors sometimes underestimate the timeline, which runs several months before a start date. Confirm early in negotiations that their legal or HR team understands the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company reorganizes or changes my reporting structure after I'm sponsored?
Material changes to your role, such as a significant shift in duties, location, or salary below the LCA-certified wage, require an amended H-1B petition before they take effect. A title change alone may not trigger an amendment, but a change in the actual specialty occupation duties typically does under USCIS guidance.
Does an H-1B for a COO role support a future green card application?
Yes. Most COO-sponsored green card applications proceed through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which require PERM labor certification unless the role qualifies for a National Interest Waiver. The H-1B itself does not confer immigrant intent, but your employer can file a PERM application concurrently while your H-1B remains valid.