Vice President & General Manager, Australia

Job Description

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.

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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.

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The Opportunity:

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This is a unique executive leadership opportunity to establish and lead Revolution Medicines' presence in Australia. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, JPAC, the Vice President & General Manager, Australia will build operations from the ground up while shaping the company's long-term commercial strategy in Australia.

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As a member of the JPAC leadership team, this leader will be responsible for developing the Australian business strategy, establishing a high-performing organization, preparing the market for multiple oncology launches, and ensuring patients gain timely access to innovative therapies.

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Initially, the role will focus on establishing the Australian affiliate and creating scalable operating infrastructure to support the company’s growth and future commercialization in Australia.

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Success in the Role

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Within the first 24–36 months, the successful leader will:

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  Successfully establish Revolution Medicines' Australian affiliate and operational infrastructure.

  
  
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  Build and lead a high-performing multifunctional leadership team.

  
  
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  Develop and execute launch readiness strategies for the company's oncology portfolio.

  
  
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  Position Australia as a strategic contributor to global clinical development.

  
  
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  Secure optimal market access and reimbursement pathways for future products.

  
  
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  Establish strong partnerships with government agencies, key opinion leaders, patient organizations and healthcare institutions.

  
  
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  Build a culture that reflects Revolution Medicines' values of innovation, collaboration, integrity and patient focus.

  
  
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Key Responsibilities

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Strategic & Business Leadership

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  Serve as a core member of the JPAC Leadership Team, contributing to the global commercialization strategy and regional growth agenda.

  
  
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  Develop and execute the Australia business strategy aligned with global corporate objectives.

  
  
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  Build Revolution Medicines' long-term presence in Australia through sustainable commercial growth and organizational capability.

  
  
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  Lead strategic planning, portfolio prioritization and investment decisions for Australia.

  
  
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  Own the Australia P&L, ensuring disciplined financial management and effective resource allocation.

  
  
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  Identify emerging market opportunities, competitive dynamics and business risks while recommending appropriate strategic responses.

  
  
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Affiliate Build & Organizational Leadership

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  Establish the Australian affiliate, including organizational design, governance, infrastructure and operational readiness.

  
  
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  Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing cross-functional leadership team.

  
  
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  Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects Revolution Medicines' mission and values.

  
  
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  Develop succession plans and leadership capability across the organization.

  
  
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  Promote collaboration across regional and global matrix teams.

  
  
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  Lead organizational change while maintaining employee engagement during rapid business growth.

  
  
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Commercial Strategy & Launch Excellence

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  Develop comprehensive pre-launch and commercialization strategies across the Revolution Medicines portfolio.

  
  
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  Lead launch planning across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Operations.

  
  
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  Ensure excellence in forecasting, portfolio planning, customer engagement and commercial execution.

  
  
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  Drive data-informed decision making and leverage digital engagement capabilities to enhance customer experience.

  
  
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Market Access & Government Affairs

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  Develop integrated market access strategies that maximize patient access.

  
  
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  Lead engagement with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), and other relevant regulatory and reimbursement bodies.

  
  
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  Build strong relationships with Federal, State and Territory governments, policymakers and industry associations.

  
  
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  Partner with patient advocacy organizations and clinical societies to advance patient-centred healthcare policy.

  
  
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  Ensure health economics, evidence generation and reimbursement planning are integrated into product development and launch strategies.

  
  
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Clinical Development & Medical Collaboration

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  Partner with Global Clinical Development and Medical Affairs to strengthen Australia's role in Revolution Medicines' global clinical programs.

  
  
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  Support investigator engagement, site selection and patient recruitment.

  
  
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  Build strategic relationships with leading oncology centres, cooperative clinical trial groups and academic institutions.

  
  
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  Ensure commercial insights inform lifecycle planning and future development priorities.

  
  
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Governance, Risk & Compliance

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  Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and corporate governance requirements.

  
  
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  Maintain the highest standards of business integrity and ethical conduct.

  
  
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  Lead enterprise risk management, business continuity planning and operational resilience.

  
  
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  Oversee contracts, third-party relationships and local fiduciary responsibilities.

  
  
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Required Skills, Experience and Education:

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  Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration or a related discipline; MBA, PhD or PharmD preferred.

  
  
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  Significant senior leadership experience within the Australian biopharmaceutical industry.

  
  
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  Demonstrated success leading commercial organizations and managing P&L accountability.

  
  
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  Experience establishing, building or significantly scaling pharmaceutical affiliates.

  
  
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  Proven success leading oncology product launches, preferably within precision oncology.

  
  
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  Strong understanding of the Australian pharmaceutical environment, including reimbursement, market access and healthcare policy.

  
  
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  Demonstrated success influencing government stakeholders, regulators and external partners.

  
  
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  Experience leading multifunctional, matrixed organizations in a global environment.

  
  
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  Strong financial, strategic planning and organizational leadership capabilities.

  
  
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  Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and executive influencing skills.

  
  
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  Fluency in English is required.

  
  
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Preferred Skills:

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  Precision oncology and biomarker-driven medicine.

  
  
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  Early commercial planning within clinical-stage biotechnology companies.

  
  
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  Experience in high-growth or start-up biotechnology organizations.

  
  
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  International leadership experience.

  
  
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  Project and program management expertise.

  
  
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Leadership Competencies

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The successful candidate will demonstrate:

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  Strategic and enterprise thinking.

  
  
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  Inspirational people leadership.

  
  
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  Entrepreneurial mindset.

  
  
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  Commercial acumen.

  
  
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  Patient-first orientation.

  
  
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  Courageous decision making.

  
  
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  High integrity and accountability.

  
  
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  Strong cross-functional collaboration.

  
  
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  Executive presence and influence.

  
  
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  Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced growth environment.

  
  
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Travel

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• This role requires regular domestic travel across Australia and international travel to Revolution Medicines' global offices.
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