Director, Target Biology

Revolution Medicines · Redwood City, CA

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Revolution Medicines seeks an experienced Director of Target Biology to lead a team identifying and validating oncology targets for the company's RAS inhibitor platform. The role combines scientific leadership with hands-on drug discovery, requiring cross-functional collaboration to advance promising targets from identification through hit-to-lead progression.

What they're looking for

PhD in chemical biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years industry experience in early-stage drug discovery
Proven team leadership in industry with strong cross-functional relationship building
Expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and problem-solving
Strong communication and strategic decision-making capabilities
Knowledge of molecular glue discovery and phenotypic screening approaches

What you'll be doing

Lead target biology team focused on identification, prioritization, and biological validation
Collaborate cross-functionally on target prioritization and hit discovery strategy implementation
Develop innovative approaches for discovering and validating difficult oncology targets
Partner with translational research to apply clinical and preclinical learnings to new programs
Provide scientific mentorship and foster team culture of rigor and scientific excellence

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