Executive Director, Europe, Compliance

Revolution Medicines seeks an Executive Director for Compliance in Europe to lead regional strategy, build the compliance team, and support business growth in Basel.

The company is looking for a seasoned compliance leader to drive the development and implementation of organizational strategies and policies across Europe. This role is critical for supporting the launch of new therapies and managing the company’s rapid expansion in the European market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ongoing evolution of Healthcare Compliance Programs in Europe, ensuring alignment with global strategies, OIG Guidance, and industry best practices.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of European Compliance Officers to assist various country-specific business units.
• Establish and scale European Compliance Operations to back regional business initiatives.
• Serve as the primary Compliance representative on the European Leadership team.
• Work with cross-regional teams to roll out global compliance initiatives within Europe.
• Monitor legal and regulatory landscapes, identifying trends and codes that impact compliance.
• Recommend updates to existing policies or the creation of new ones to maintain adherence to laws and industry standards.
• Design and track a comprehensive training program for European staff and third parties on relevant compliance laws and policies.
• Cultivate a regional culture rooted in integrity and compliance.
• Provide oversight for the review and approval of commercial and medical activities, including grants, sponsorships, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Offer subject matter expertise to develop systems and tools that improve the efficiency of compliance processes for common interactions.
• Partner with the Head of Compliance to conduct internal reviews, risk assessments, and audits to ensure policy effectiveness and identify risks.
• Assist in compliance investigations and the implementation of corrective actions as directed by Global Compliance leadership.
• Chair the European Compliance Committee and deliver regular reports to various internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Global Compliance to build the European team structure, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management.

Requirements

• At least 14 years of relevant experience, including in-house pharmaceutical compliance program development.
• Proven track record of managing people, teams, and dotted-line reports.
• Deep experience with compliance issues related to the development, approval, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals in Europe.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse laws, transparency requirements, and industry codes across European countries.
• Ability to apply risk-based analysis to compliance challenges and create flexible solutions that meet business and legal needs.
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
• Capacity to thrive in a matrix organization, collaborating with business partners, senior management, and field teams.
• Skill in managing diverse client groups and responding pragmatically to urgent situations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Confidence in advising stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment for liaising with Legal, business colleagues, and outside counsel.
• Commitment to teamwork and a willingness to support other areas of the growing Compliance department.

About the company

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s research and development pipeline includes RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. Joining the team means working alongside outstanding professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

• Join a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
• Work in a late-stage clinical oncology environment focused on novel targeted therapies.
• Contribute to the development of RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins.