Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development.

As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity: We are seeking an accomplished and highly strategic patent attorney to lead intellectual property strategy for our patent portfolio. This role is designed for a senior expert who can operate at the intersection of sophisticated patent prosecution and patent disputes within one of the most competitive areas in oncology.

Reporting to the VP of IP, this individual will serve as our patent portfolio lead, with responsibility for developing and integrating global prosecution and challenge (both offensive and defensive) strategies. The role will function as a key strategic partner to the VP and a trusted advisor to senior leadership, with a primary focus on strengthening the durability and value of company assets worldwide, anticipating competitive threats, and identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. This position may include management responsibility for members of the IP team, such as those handling patent prosecution.

However, people management is not required for success in the role; the emphasis is on strategic leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

: Lead end-to-end IP strategy for our complex patent portfolio, carefully integrating global prosecution and third-party considerations into a cohesive and forward-looking approach. Develop and oversee execution of advanced and creative patent prosecution strategies, including incorporation of competitive considerations, to maximize innovation protection. Thoughtfully embed dispute-readiness into prosecution strategy, including drafting and amendment approaches designed to withstand post-grant proceedings and litigation.

, US, Europe, China). Partner with the VP of IP on broader portfolio-level prioritization and risk assessment, while maintaining primary ownership of patent strategy. Drive competitor intelligence efforts and freedom-to-operate analyses, translating insights into actionable IP strategies.

Identify gaps, risks, and whitespace opportunities across composition of matter, manufacturing, and method of use innovations, and ensure coordinated coverage and prosecution. Collaborate closely with internal subject matter leads and, where appropriate, provide mentorship or direct management to team members aligned with patent workstreams. Review manuscripts, presentations, press releases, corporate disclosures and other publication materials for clearance.

Proactively communicate opportunities, strategies, risks and progress updates to senior leadership. Support business development, due diligence, and executive-level discussions as a subject matter expert in asset IP. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, clearly communicating complex IP risks, trade-offs, and strategic options to inform business decisions.

Manage and direct outside counsel globally to efficiently deliver high-quality, strategically aligned work product. D.

Executive Director, Patents