Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (Redwood City)

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 scientists in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

The Opportunity:

• Serve as Revolution Medicines’ primary business operation lead and project management interface between internal PDM functions and Contract Research Development Manufacturing Organization (CRDMOs) for drug substance, including raw materials, key starting materials, and regulatory starting materials by providing adequate oversight.

• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial long-term business relations with CRDMOs.

• Lead contract negotiations in close collaboration with cross-functional team (Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Legal) to ensure best terms and conditions.

• Support preparation and execution of CRDMOs business reviews with PDM senior management and business counterparts.

• Support development and implementation of outsourcing strategies for PDM.

• Drive the selection process for CRDMOs in collaboration with technical SMEs.

• Ensure projects/programs meet desired results, compliance, speed, quality, and cost.

• Support development of scope of work (SOW) in close collaboration with technical SMEs.

• Support cross-functional CRDMO management activities, covering all aspects such as business needs identification, market screening, contracting, vendor qualification and set-up, compliant delivery of services, and discontinuation.

• Support management of CRDMO budget, purchase orders, and invoices.

• Work with PDM senior management and cross-functional teams to assess and manage supplier performance through use of personal influence, internal business review meetings, and/or joint governance meetings.

• Identify and deliver on cost savings opportunities.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in scientific field with 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic sourcing and/or supply chain.

• Experience working with domestic and international CRDMOs.

• Experience managing both strategic and tactical/operational projects.

• Working knowledge of and experience in clinical manufacturing, regulatory, QA, and cGMP requirements for small molecules.

• Working knowledge of small molecule drug development and commercialization, including, but not limited to, raw material and starting material sourcing, API/drug substance manufacturing, process development, process engineering, and process characterization.

• Working knowledge of pharma end-to-end supply chain.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Solid project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

• Solid organizational and time management skills.

• Effective, open, and transparent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Capable of working on multiple projects/tasks and able to meet timelines.

• Self-starter with a high-level of comfort with ambiguity and complexity and the ability to multi-task while consistently delivering quality results.

• Team-oriented, progressive thinker who enjoys participating in an innovative and creative work environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in implementing and/or managing inventory management system.

• Working knowledge of commercial manufacturing.

• Experience developing, negotiating, and executing clinical or commercial supply and/or quality agreements.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $225,000 for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the salary for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base salary 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.