Director, Global Medical Excellence
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What you'll do
- Lead the creation and execution of a cohesive global MSL excellence strategy aligned with medical and corporate objectives.
- Establish global standards for scientific exchange, insights generation, field activity execution, and external engagement.
- Partner with regional Field Medical leaders to ensure consistency while enabling region-specific adaptability.
- Develop and maintain a global MSL competency model, certification programs, and role expectations.
- Partner with Medical Content and Training to design robust field medical onboarding programs and continuous learning curricula (e.g., journal clubs, reinforcement/verbalization trainings), including scientific acumen, communication skills, engagement planning, and compliance requirements.
- Partner with MCT to plan and execute integrated launch trainings, new data, congress preparation, and medical platforms.
- Partner with Medical Analytics and Insights/Medical Solutions teams to streamline insights capture, governance, and analytics, driving high-quality, actionable intelligence into medical strategy.
- Define KPIs and dashboards measuring MSL performance, impact, and scientific engagement excellence to foster continuous improvement.
- Conduct quality reviews of field interactions, insights, and medical planning outputs; recommend improvements to enhance scientific value.
- Oversee global processes supporting Field Medical, such as scientific engagement planning, territory management, stakeholder mapping, and compliant documentation.
- Collaborate on digital transformation initiatives (e.g., Veeva PromoMats and CRM, Learning Management Systems, insights platforms, congress planning systems) to optimize Field Medical workflows and data visibility.
- Ensure operational readiness for global milestones, launches, and cross-functional initiatives.
What they're looking for
- Advanced degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent in life sciences).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in biotech/pharma Medical Affairs, with at least 5+ years in Field Medical or MSL Excellence leadership.
- Demonstrated success developing global Field Medical strategies, competency frameworks, and learning programs.
- Proven track record enhancing MSL effectiveness, insights processes, and scientific engagement quality.
- Experience with global medical systems (e.g., Veeva PromoMats), digital enablement, data analytics, and process optimization.
- Strong knowledge of medical compliance standards and inspection readiness best practices.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Oncology and/or precision medicine experience strongly preferred.
- Experience building or scaling Field Medical organizations during rapid growth or product launch phases.
- Expertise in global engagement planning, medical impact metrics, and competency-based training models.
- Familiarity with global healthcare systems and regional Medical Affairs nuances.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
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 we continue to expand our global footprint, we seek an innovative and experienced Director, Global MSL Excellence to lead the development, standardization, and continuous enhancement of Medical Science Liaison (MSL)/Medical Advisor (“Field Medical”) capabilities across regions. Reporting to the Head of Medical Content and Training (MCT) within Global Medical Excellence, this role is a critical driver of global Field Medical strategy, performance, and operational excellence. The Director will design and implement frameworks, tools, processes, and training that strengthen the effectiveness, consistency, and scientific impact of the Field Medical organization.
This highly visible role partners closely with Global Medical Strategy, Field Medical, Medical Content and Training, Medical Information, Clinical Development, Compliance, and regional Medical Affairs teams to ensure globally harmonized and high impact Field Medical roles. Key responsibilities in this role include:
Global Field Medical Strategy & Standards
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Lead the creation and execution of a cohesive global MSL excellence strategy aligned with medical and corporate objectives.
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Establish global standards for scientific exchange, insights generation, field activity execution, and external engagement.
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Partner with regional Field Medical leaders to ensure consistency while enabling region-specific adaptability.
Competency Framework, Onboarding & Capability Development
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Develop and maintain a global MSL competency model, certification programs, and role expectations.
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Partner with Medical Content and Training to design robust field medical onboarding programs and continuous learning curricula (e.g., journal clubs, reinforcement/verbalization trainings), including scientific acumen, communication skills, engagement planning, and compliance requirements.
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Partner with MCT to plan and execute integrated launch trainings, new data, congress preparation, and medical platforms.
Insights, Execution Quality & Field Performance Optimization
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Partner with Medical Analytics and Insights/Medical Solutions teams to streamline insights capture, governance, and analytics, driving high-quality, actionable intelligence into medical strategy.
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Define KPIs and dashboards measuring MSL performance, impact, and scientific engagement excellence to foster continuous improvement.
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Conduct quality reviews of field interactions, insights, and medical planning outputs; recommend improvements to enhance scientific value.
Operations, Processes & Digital Enablement
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Oversee global processes supporting Field Medical, such as scientific engagement planning, territory management, stakeholder mapping, and compliant documentation.
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Collaborate on digital transformation initiatives (e.g., Veeva PromoMats and CRM, Learning Management Systems, insights platforms, congress planning systems) to optimize Field Medical workflows and data visibility.
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Ensure operational readiness for global milestones, launches, and cross-functional initiatives.
Collaboration, Leadership & Governance
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Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to Field Medical leadership across regions.
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Establish governance structures for Field Medical excellence, including global councils, working groups, and capability forums.
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Collaborate with Medical Communications, Clinical Development, and other partners to ensure scientific alignment and integrated medical planning.
Compliance, Process Integrity & Inspection Readiness
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Ensure Field Medical activities adhere to global and regional regulations (FDA, EMA, GxP, ICH, PhRMA, Sunshine Act), company policies, and medical governance.
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Support audit and inspection readiness activities for Field Medical operations.
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
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Advanced degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent in life sciences).
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10+ years of progressive experience in biotech/pharma Medical Affairs, with at least 5+ years in Field Medical or MSL Excellence leadership.
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Demonstrated success developing global Field Medical strategies, competency frameworks, and learning programs.
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Proven track record enhancing MSL effectiveness, insights processes, and scientific engagement quality.
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Experience with global medical systems (e.g., Veeva PromoMats), digital enablement, data analytics, and process optimization.
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Strong knowledge of medical compliance standards and inspection readiness best practices.
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Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
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Oncology and/or precision medicine experience strongly preferred.
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Experience building or scaling Field Medical organizations during rapid growth or product launch phases.
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Expertise in global engagement planning, medical impact metrics, and competency-based training models.
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Familiarity with global healthcare systems and regional Medical Affairs nuances.
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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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