Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Launch Readiness and Commercial Execution, Europe

Revolution Medicines seeks a Senior Director and Associate General Counsel to lead launch readiness and commercial legal strategy for its oncology portfolio across Europe, based in Basel.

The company is expanding its European commercial operations and requires a senior legal leader to manage the launch of Daraxonrasib and future products. This role involves building the local legal infrastructure in five key markets, advising senior leadership on commercial and regulatory matters, and ensuring the successful introduction of innovative oncology treatments to patients across the region.

Responsibilities

• Direct legal activities to ensure the company is prepared for the European launch of its first oncology product.
• Create and implement the legal strategy for the European launch in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Spot potential legal obstacles that could delay launch timelines and design practical solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the European Commercial organization on business matters.
• Handle the review and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, including procurement, services, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide legal guidance for market access strategies at both the European and individual country levels.
• Advise on issues related to pricing, reimbursement, tendering processes, payer engagement, and health technology assessments.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of five attorneys located in major European markets.
• Act as a trusted legal counselor to senior European executives.
• Ensure that promotional materials, medical education content, and disease awareness campaigns comply with EU and national laws.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified lawyer with at least 15 years of experience and the right to practice in a European jurisdiction.
• Possess substantial post-qualification experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.
• Have a proven track record of supporting multiple product launches in Europe and the UK, including first-in-region introductions.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in European pharmaceutical commercialization, launch preparation, and market access.
• Hold strong knowledge of European pharmaceutical laws, healthcare regulations, competition law, and industry codes.
• Show experience in leading legal teams distributed across different geographic locations.
• Be fluent in English.
• Be willing to travel throughout Europe as needed.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
• Prior experience in oncology or specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Background in early-stage or high-growth biotechnology companies.
• Familiarity with pricing and reimbursement systems in major European markets.
• Experience in establishing legal processes and capabilities within rapidly scaling organizations.

What the company offers

• A unique chance to play a central role in delivering an innovative oncology medicine to patients across Europe.
• Join a mission-driven biotechnology company during a critical phase of its growth and evolution.
• Gain significant visibility and influence, with the opportunity to shape the European legal function and launch strategy.

About the company

Revolution Medicines is dedicated to developing treatments for patients with cancers driven by mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The organization operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that emphasizes accountability, excellence, and inclusion.

• Unwavering commitment to addressing unmet needs in cancer care.
• A dynamic and cooperative workplace culture.
• Values centered on accountability, high standards, and inclusivity.