Full-Time

Senior Scientist I

Drug Product

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Revolution Medicines

Revolution Medicines

201-500 employees

Develops targeted therapies for RAS-driven cancers

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$135k - $175kAnnually

Senior

San Carlos, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Preferably a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, physical organic chemistry, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical development.
  • Experience in preformulation characterization, formulation, and process development of oral and parenteral drug products.
  • Thorough understanding and working experience of pharmaceutical drug product with respect to GMP, quality systems, ICH guidelines, FDA, EMA and associated regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in late phase drug product development and commercial development with CMC regulatory filings for US (NDA), Europe (MAA), Japan, and China.
  • Strong critical thinking skills with strategic and sound technically driven decision-making ability.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of drug product manufacturing in a GMP environment, GMP compliance, process implementation and operation excellence.
  • Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and technical) and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and/or support activities for pharmaceutical profiling, phase appropriate formulation development, and drug product manufacturing of the new chemical entities of RevMed during preclinical assessment and throughout clinical development phases.
  • Lead/support preformulation, final form selection, formulation and process development, clinical manufacturing, scale-up, tech transfer, process optimization and process validation activities related to solid oral dosage and parenteral drug products.
  • Responsible for the development of strategies, overseeing the execution of technical activities associated with product development and manufacturing in support of clinical development, regulatory filings (IND/NDA/MAA), and product approvals and commercialization.
  • Oversee formulation development of compounds for discovery and lead optimization, including intravenous, oral, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal delivery to support pharmacokinetic, efficacy, and toxicity studies.
  • Design and oversee execution of QbD and risk-based studies, as well as process development activities in preparation for registration, validation, and commercialization activities.
  • Design and execute studies either in-house and/or through CROs/CDMOs to effectively screen candidates, and better understand delivery barriers of potential leads pertaining to the intended dosing route, and to enable candidate progression.
  • Actively participate in pre-clinical and CMC teams to provide pharmaceutical development / developability input to influence lead identification and optimization.
  • Travel to CDMOs for the vendor assessment and qualification, as well as manufacturing oversight as needed.

Revolution Medicines develops treatments specifically for cancers caused by RAS gene mutations, which are common in difficult-to-treat cancers like pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers. Their main product line includes RASON Inhibitors, designed to target and inhibit RAS proteins that contribute to cancer growth. The company uses a Tri Complex Inhibitor platform to create these specialized therapies. Unlike many competitors, Revolution Medicines focuses solely on RAS-driven cancers, allowing them to carve out a niche in the oncology market. Their goal is to transform cancer treatment by providing effective targeted therapies for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$219.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

137%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of EQRx is expected to add over $1 billion in net cash, significantly bolstering Revolution Medicines' financial position.
  • Successful public offerings and underwriters' full exercise of options have brought substantial capital, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • The company's innovative RASON Inhibitors and Tri Complex Inhibitor platform have the potential to revolutionize treatment for RAS-driven cancers, offering significant clinical impact.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized focus on RAS-driven cancers may limit market size and revenue potential compared to broader oncology companies.
  • Integration challenges from the acquisition of EQRx could divert focus and resources, potentially impacting ongoing projects.

What makes Revolution Medicines unique

  • Revolution Medicines focuses exclusively on RAS-driven cancers, a niche but critical area in oncology, unlike broader-spectrum oncology companies.
  • Their Tri Complex Inhibitor platform allows for highly specialized treatments, setting them apart from competitors with more generalized approaches.
  • The company's revenue model, which includes licensing, co-development partnerships, and direct sales, provides multiple revenue streams, enhancing financial stability.

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