Revolution Medicines
This role leads the development, standardization, and continuous enhancement of Medical Science Liaison (MSL)/Medical Advisor capabilities globally. It involves designing and implementing frameworks, tools, processes, and training to strengthen the effectiveness, consistency, and scientific impact of the Field Medical organization while partnering with multiple cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- • 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.
- • Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to Field Medical leadership across regions.
- • Establish governance structures for Field Medical excellence, including global councils, working groups, and capability forums.
- • Collaborate with Medical Communications, Clinical Development, and other partners to ensure scientific alignment and integrated medical planning.
- • Ensure Field Medical activities adhere to global and regional regulations (FDA, EMA, GxP, ICH, PhRMA, Sunshine Act), company policies, and medical governance.
- • Support audit and inspection readiness activities for Field Medical operations.
Required
- • 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.
Preferred
- • 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.
Benefits & Perks
- • Competitive cash compensation
- • Robust equity awards
- • Strong benefits
- • Significant learning and development opportunities
Company Overview
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Company Size: 500-1,000 employees
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
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Key Contacts
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About the Company
Leading healthcare technology company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative digital solutions. We're transforming the way healthcare is delivered with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Our platform serves over 10,000 healthcare professionals and has processed millions of patient interactions.
Recent News & Updates
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 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 into 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 & 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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