Associate Director, Environmental Health and Safety
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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.
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.The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EH&S leader to play a highly visible role in supporting Revolution Medicines’ mission to bring innovative precision oncology therapies to patients. The Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety will help shape and strengthen site-level EH&S programs across a dynamic R&D environment, partnering closely with laboratory, facilities, operations, and leadership teams to enable safe, compliant, and resilient operations. This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-oriented safety professional who enjoys building strong partnerships, improving programs, leading teams, and advancing a culture where safety and scientific progress go hand in hand. Lead the execution and continuous improvement of EH&S programs, guidelines, and procedures to ensure they are current, compliant, and effectively implemented across site operations. Drive day-to-day EHS compliance and operational readiness, supporting internal and external audits and inspections, and interfacing with regulatory authorities as needed. Support investigations for all incidents and accidents on site and ensure the timely completion of corrective actions. Oversee incident management processes, including investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions, advancing a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture. Partner with cross-functional teams and participate in safety committees and project meetings to integrate EHS requirements into operations and capital projects. Manage EH&S-related consultants and service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. Support Facilities Safety Programs through cross-functional collaboration and subject matter expertise, ensuring effective implementation of programs such as electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined space, heat illness prevention, and hot work, while maintaining clear role distinction from program ownership. Partner with EHS leadership to support execution of departmental strategy, identify program gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-level business continuity and emergency preparedness programs, including emergency response planning, disruption readiness, and coordination of incident recovery activities in alignment with company requirements. Manage occupational health program activities in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers, including workplace injury and illness investigation and tracking, animal allergen questionnaire administration and follow-up, hepatitis B vaccination program support, ergonomics program coordination and continuous improvement, and maintenance of related documentation, metrics, and compliance records. Provide EHS leadership for capital projects, including participation in design reviews, hazard analyses, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), ensuring new laboratories and facility modifications meet regulatory requirements, building and fire codes, and company EHS standards prior to occupancy and operations. Required Skills, Experience and Education: BS/BA degree in related discipline and at least 10 years of related experience; or MA/MS degree in related discipline and at least 8 years of related experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. A minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to safety, hazardous materials, emergency response, and risk. Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative and professional relationships while actively promoting a culture of safety. Ability to make sound judgments and respond to emergency situations in a calm manner. Ability to proactively engage with stakeholders to understand and anticipate change, address concerns and provide solutions. Ability to promote EHS initiatives with enthusiasm and using excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable training and making presentations to staff. Ability to self-initiate activities and work within timelines. Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Preferred Skills: 6+ years of experience in working with biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. #LI-TS1 #LI-HybridThe base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com.Base Pay Salary Range$186,000—$233,000 USD
We are aware of recent recruitment scams in which individuals or organizations falsely represent themselves as being affiliated with Revolution Medicines. These scams may appear as false job advertisements or unsolicited contacts through communication or chat platforms, email, phone, or text message. Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address. If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a Revolution Medicines recruiter, please report it to careers@revmed.com so we can share these impersonations with our IT team for tracking and awareness.
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