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Revolution Medicines

Clinical-stage oncology company developing RAS inhibitors

Vice President, Oncology Sales - Portfolio Sales and Field Team

Full-Time
$294k - $367k+ Equity awards + Bonus + Commission
Expert
Bachelor's, MBA, PharmD, PhD
Remote in USA
Remote
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 25 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including significant oncology leadership, is required.
  • A proven track record of building and scaling sales organizations, preferably in small-to-mid-size biotech environments, is required.
  • Demonstrated success leading oncology product launches, including oral oncolytics, is required.
  • Prior leadership of second-line leaders, such as regional directors managing managers and representatives, is required.
  • Deep expertise in oncology market dynamics is required; gastrointestinal and non-small cell lung cancer expertise is preferred.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and operational leadership capabilities are required.
  • Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed organizations is required.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% is required.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and execute the build-out of a national portfolio oncology sales organization, including hiring, onboarding, and developing regional leaders, account directors, and sales representatives.
  • Build nurse educator and other field-facing roles or functions, including sales operations and training.
  • Establish an organizational structure, roles, and deployment strategy aligned to brand objectives and market dynamics.
  • Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and patient-centricity.
  • Develop leadership bench strength through coaching, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
  • Define and execute the national sales strategy across oncology indications, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and brand strategies.
  • Lead product launch readiness and execution, including field deployment, targeting, messaging alignment, and performance tracking.
  • Partner with the Commercial Leadership Team to shape enterprise-wide strategy, providing field insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Drive achievement of revenue and performance targets, ensuring delivery against quarterly and annual goals.
  • Oversee development and execution of commercial levers, including forecasting and demand planning, incentive compensation design, territory alignment and targeting, performance analytics and reporting, and training and capability development programs.
  • Ensure disciplined execution of business plans and continuous optimization based on market feedback and data insights.
  • Lead strategy and executive engagement for top national accounts, including major health systems, integrated delivery networks, oncology networks, and group purchasing organizations.
  • Oversee development and execution of strategic account plans that drive access, adoption, and long-term partnerships.
  • Represent the company as a senior external representative with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, and Training to ensure aligned execution.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to address business challenges, optimize launch performance, and enhance customer experience.
  • Act as the voice of the field to inform brand strategy, pipeline planning, and organizational priorities.
  • Shape clinical development planning and prioritization.
  • Ensure all field activities adhere to regulatory, legal, and compliance standards.
  • Model and reinforce ethical leadership and decision-making across the organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or PhD) is preferred.
  • Experience in non-small cell lung cancer and/or gastrointestinal oncology markets is preferred.
  • A broad understanding of commercial functions, including market access, marketing, training, and sales operations, is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence at executive levels internally and externally is preferred.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, are preferred.
  • Proven ability to build culture and lead through change in high-growth environments is preferred.

About the company

Revolution Medicines develops targeted therapies for cancers caused by RAS mutations, which are found in about 30% of human cancers. The company’s products are small molecules called RAS(ON) inhibitors that work by blocking the active, cancer-promoting form of the RAS protein to stop tumor growth. Unlike older treatments that could only target a few specific mutations, this platform creates inhibitors that can address a much wider range of RAS-driven cancers. The company's goal is to advance these candidates through clinical trials to provide effective treatment options for patients with previously "undruggable" forms of cancer.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • FDA approved RASONQUE on August 26, 2026, six months ahead of deadline.
  • RASolute 302 cut death risk 60% and doubled median overall survival to 13.2 months.
  • Royalty Pharma's June 2025 $2 billion package funds commercialization and global expansion through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • RASONQUE costs $39,800 monthly, inviting Medicare and commercial payer restrictions in 2026.
  • Revenue still depends overwhelmingly on one launch; any RASONQUE setback crushes the company.
  • AstraZeneca, Amgen, and Mirati pressure RAS programs; resistance or safety issues can erase the franchise.

What makes Revolution Medicines unique

  • RASONQUE became the first approved broad RAS(ON) inhibitor on August 26, 2026.
  • Revolution Medicines avoids companion diagnostics and treats metastatic PDAC with or without RAS mutations.
  • Its pipeline spans daraxonrasib, elironrasib, and zoldonrasib across pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers.

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pharmaphorum
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