Director, Target Biology

Revolution Medicines

Redwood City, California, United States
Base: $211,000 - $264,000 usd; bonus/equity: robus...
On-site
10 years industry experience in early drug discovery
Team leadership in scientific discovery setting
Expertise in experimental design and data interpretation
Revolution Medicines is seeking a Director of Target Biology to lead their team in identifying and characterizing oncology targets for their drug discovery pipeline. Candidates should have extensive experience in early-stage drug discovery, particularly in oncology, and be familiar with various targeting modalities

Job Summary

  • Revolution Medicines is developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers using a unique tri-complex inhibitor platform.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team focused on target identification, prioritization, and biological validation while driving progression from hit identification through lead generation.
  • The role requires a strategic thinker with strong cross-functional relationships to implement data-driven decision-making processes for resource allocation.

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Revolution Medicines is seeking a Director of Target Biology to lead their team in identifying and characterizing oncology targets for their drug discovery pipeline. Candidates should have extensive experience in early-stage drug discovery, particularly in oncology, and be familiar with various targeting modalities.

Salary

Base: $211,000 - $264,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Robust equity awards included; Benefits: Strong benefits and learning opportunities provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years industry experience in early drug discovery
  • Team leadership in scientific discovery setting
  • Expertise in experimental design and data interpretation
  • Cross-functional collaboration with medicinal chemistry
  • Experience identifying and vetting oncology targets

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of molecular glue discovery modalities
  • Familiarity with multi-omics data and genetic screens
  • Experience applying AI and ML to large datasets
  • Hands-on hit-to-lead screening experience
  • Culture of curiosity and scientific rigor

Key Requirements

  • PhD in chemical biology, cell-biology, or biochemistry
  • Minimum 10 years of industry experience
  • Proven track record as a team leader in early-stage discovery

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