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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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Operations Professional who has innate leadership and organizational skills, technical expertise in clinical oncology drug development in an industry setting, and experience in overseeing clinical trials. As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for the Contract Research Organization (CRO) oversight, execution, and management of Revolution Medicines (RevMed) clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
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Adhere to Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines.
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Global experience in end-to-end execution of different phases of clinical trials.
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Accountable for study delivery goals. Oversee the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within timelines and designated program budgets.
-
Guide assessment, selection, engagement, management, and oversight of appropriate vendors.
-
Responsible for making decisions that balance risk/benefit with clear understanding of impact on the study and project; takes action to mitigate risk where appropriate.
-
Lead risk management and quality efforts to ensure study compliance and continual inspection readiness. Lead/contribute to ways of working and process improvement initiatives.
-
Provide proactive and consistent oversight of CRO and vendor performance. Support Clinical Operations Program and / or Indication Lead with key study level status updates, with a particular focus on delivery to corporate and project level objectives.
-
Contributions to the strategy and execution of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned clinical programs which include timelines, budget, and resource requirements. Ability to identify critical path activities and articulate and mitigate risks to clinical trial conduct.
-
Responsible for successful planning and deployment of Clinical Operations staff (potentially including Clinical Program Managers/Clinical Trial Managers/Clinical Trial Assistants, and consultants) for project and non-project related tasks.
-
Lead line management responsibilities that include hiring, performance management, career development, and mentorship.
-
Manage/oversee CROs and selected study vendors; ensuring all vendors strive to achieve the predetermined program milestones according to budget and timeline, as well as evaluate vendor performance using metrics and KPIs.
-
Lead cross functional team meetings and collaborate with other functional groups within the company (e.g., Clinical Development, Regulatory, QA, Finance, Legal, etc.) to achieve clinical study goals.
-
Ensure clinical trials maintain an inspection readiness state throughout the lifecycle of the trial.
-
Oversee the improvement of processes that will impact clinical trial management and deliverables including contingency plans by maintaining a highly effective Clinical Operations team and building strong relationships with functional leaders.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
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RN or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field required.
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11+ years direct Clinical Operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Relevant indirect experiences may also meet the requirement.
-
Minimum of 5 years of project and first-line management experience.
-
Experience in oncology.
-
Experience in leading and managing global phase 1-3 clinical trials within designated timelines, resources, and budgets.
-
Strong working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP.
-
Experience with vendor management and CRO oversight.
-
Ability to perform complex analysis, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.
-
Ability to pivot, be solution-oriented with consideration to long-term impact on clinical trials, responsibilities, and inspection-readiness.
-
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%).
-
Demonstrated experience leading in the matrix environment to deliver projects, develop clinical plans and manage change.
-
In-depth knowledge of either study management or data management and knowledge of essential global regulatory guidelines and ICH/GCP.
-
Proven experience working with investigators, external experts and regulatory agencies and oversight of Contract Research Organizations and third-party vendors including realigning with CRO partners when deliverables are at risk, negotiating solutions and leading After Action Reviews to share lessons learned.
-
Excellent project management skills and budget management skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
-
Proven success working with vendor systems/portals (e.g., eTMF, EDC, IRT, CTMS)
-
Oncology experience, early and/or late stage, strongly preferred.
-
Knowledge and/or familiarity with Ex-US region(s) clinical trial operations.
-
Experience in working with cooperative group studies and investigator sponsored trials preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $186,000—$233,000 USD
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.
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.

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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Operations Professional who has innate leadership and organizational skills, technical expertise in clinical oncology drug development in an industry setting, and experience in overseeing clinical trials. As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for the Contract Research Organization (CRO) oversight, execution, and management of Revolution Medicines (RevMed) clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
-
Adhere to Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines.
-
Global experience in end-to-end execution of different phases of clinical trials.
-
Accountable for study delivery goals. Oversee the successful management of all aspects of clinical trials within timelines and designated program budgets.
-
Guide assessment, selection, engagement, management, and oversight of appropriate vendors.
-
Responsible for making decisions that balance risk/benefit with clear understanding of impact on the study and project; takes action to mitigate risk where appropriate.
-
Lead risk management and quality efforts to ensure study compliance and continual inspection readiness. Lead/contribute to ways of working and process improvement initiatives.
-
Provide proactive and consistent oversight of CRO and vendor performance. Support Clinical Operations Program and / or Indication Lead with key study level status updates, with a particular focus on delivery to corporate and project level objectives.
-
Contributions to the strategy and execution of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned clinical programs which include timelines, budget, and resource requirements. Ability to identify critical path activities and articulate and mitigate risks to clinical trial conduct.
-
Responsible for successful planning and deployment of Clinical Operations staff (potentially including Clinical Program Managers/Clinical Trial Managers/Clinical Trial Assistants, and consultants) for project and non-project related tasks.
-
Lead line management responsibilities that include hiring, performance management, career development, and mentorship.
-
Manage/oversee CROs and selected study vendors; ensuring all vendors strive to achieve the predetermined program milestones according to budget and timeline, as well as evaluate vendor performance using metrics and KPIs.
-
Lead cross functional team meetings and collaborate with other functional groups within the company (e.g., Clinical Development, Regulatory, QA, Finance, Legal, etc.) to achieve clinical study goals.
-
Ensure clinical trials maintain an inspection readiness state throughout the lifecycle of the trial.
-
Oversee the improvement of processes that will impact clinical trial management and deliverables including contingency plans by maintaining a highly effective Clinical Operations team and building strong relationships with functional leaders.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
-
RN or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field required.
-
11+ years direct Clinical Operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Relevant indirect experiences may also meet the requirement.
-
Minimum of 5 years of project and first-line management experience.
-
Experience in oncology.
-
Experience in leading and managing global phase 1-3 clinical trials within designated timelines, resources, and budgets.
-
Strong working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP.
-
Experience with vendor management and CRO oversight.
-
Ability to perform complex analysis, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.
-
Ability to pivot, be solution-oriented with consideration to long-term impact on clinical trials, responsibilities, and inspection-readiness.
-
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%).
-
Demonstrated experience leading in the matrix environment to deliver projects, develop clinical plans and manage change.
-
In-depth knowledge of either study management or data management and knowledge of essential global regulatory guidelines and ICH/GCP.
-
Proven experience working with investigators, external experts and regulatory agencies and oversight of Contract Research Organizations and third-party vendors including realigning with CRO partners when deliverables are at risk, negotiating solutions and leading After Action Reviews to share lessons learned.
-
Excellent project management skills and budget management skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
-
Proven success working with vendor systems/portals (e.g., eTMF, EDC, IRT, CTMS)
-
Oncology experience, early and/or late stage, strongly preferred.
-
Knowledge and/or familiarity with Ex-US region(s) clinical trial operations.
-
Experience in working with cooperative group studies and investigator sponsored trials preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $186,000—$233,000 USD
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Associate Director Clinical Operations Jobs
Target biotech and CRO employers specifically
Large contract research organizations and mid-size biotech firms sponsor Associate Director Clinical Operations roles far more consistently than academic medical centers or startups. Their established legal teams make sponsorship a standard part of senior clinical hiring.
Align your degree to the specialty occupation requirement
H-1B approval for this role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. Life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or public health are strong fits. A general business degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for clinical operations.
Emphasize your therapeutic area depth
Oncology, rare disease, and CNS experience are in high demand and narrow the candidate pool considerably. Sponsoring employers move faster when a candidate fills a hard-to-recruit niche, so positioning your expertise clearly strengthens your sponsorship case.
Understand the H-1B timeline before accepting an offer
If you need a new H-1B, the lottery runs in March for an October 1 start. Some employers can file cap-exempt through affiliated research institutions. Clarify your status and the employer's willingness to petition before signing anything.
Transferring an existing H-1B speeds up the process significantly
If you already hold H-1B status, a new employer can file a transfer petition and you can begin working as soon as the receipt notice is issued. This removes the lottery risk entirely and is the smoothest path for experienced candidates.
Director-level framing supports the LCA wage tier
The Labor Condition Application requires the employer to pay the prevailing wage for the role and location. Associate Director roles typically fall at wage level III or IV, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the risk of an LCA challenge.
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Find Associate Director Clinical Operations JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do employers actually sponsor Associate Director Clinical Operations roles?
Yes, and at a meaningful rate. This is a senior individual contributor or people manager role that requires specialized clinical trial expertise, which makes it difficult to fill domestically. Biotech companies, large CROs, and pharmaceutical firms regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. Sponsorship is less common at early-stage startups without established HR infrastructure.
What degree do I need for H-1B approval in this role?
A bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to clinical operations is required for the specialty occupation determination. Life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, clinical research, or public health are the strongest fits. Degrees in unrelated fields create risk even if you have years of relevant experience, because USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for this specific role.
Where can I find Associate Director Clinical Operations jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by sponsorship willingness, so you can browse Associate Director Clinical Operations openings without sorting through roles that won't consider visa candidates. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship mid-process, when it's harder to negotiate.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa in clinical operations instead of H-1B?
It's possible but uncommon at the Associate Director level unless you have an unusually distinguished record. O-1A requires demonstrated extraordinary ability through criteria such as published research, judging others' work, or receiving major awards in the field. Most clinical operations professionals at this level don't meet that bar without also having a research or academic profile alongside their operational experience.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored for this role?
If you need a new H-1B cap-subject petition, selection depends on the annual lottery, which ran at roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. Employers who are serious about hiring you will file in March and plan around an October 1 start. If your employer has an affiliation with a nonprofit research institution or university, they may qualify for cap-exempt filing, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Director Clinical Operations jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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