Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry

Revolution MedicinesRevolution MedicinesRedwood City, California, United States
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Posted

10/15/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$119k - $149k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Scientist will design and synthesize biologically active compounds to support structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and drug discovery efforts. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external CROs to advance the company's portfolio of RAS(ON) inhibitors.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. with a background in synthetic organic chemistry and possess 0-3 years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience. Strong proficiency in synthetic methodologies, analytical techniques like NMR and HPLC, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are required.

Key skills

Medicinal chemistrySynthetic organic chemistryDrug discoverySAR analysisSBDDNMRHPLCMass spectrometryTotal synthesisStereochemical controlOncology researchSmall-molecule drug discoveryMultistep route designSynthetic methodology

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Education requirements

postgraduate degree

About Revolution Medicines

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

3

Type

Privately Held

Size

2-10 employees

Revolution Medicine enables physicians to integrate personalized medicine into their practices in order to more effectively treat patients. Our genes play an important role in determining how we respond to about 75% of prescription drugs. Scientific research has demonstrated which genes predict these responses. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 98% of physicians agree that knowing a patient’s genetic profile would help in prescribing medications. Yet, 90% of physicians do not feel they are adequately informed about how to apply genetic testing to treatment decisions. Our mission is to improve the quality of patient care by helping doctors determine optimal treatment strategies and more accurately predict treatment responses. Revolution Medicine has developed ScriptMatch, an analytical process that enables physicians to easily incorporate genetic testing into their practices. Our company solves a major issue in the clinical market and addresses an emerging trend in patient-driven healthcare: having clinical results that become part of the medical record and applicable to future treatments.

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Science & ResearchHealthcareEngineering

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: Revolution Medicines is seeking a scientifically talented individual to join our world-class Discovery Research organization as a Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry. This individual contributor role will work as a key member of an integrated, multidisciplinary drug discovery team making significant contributions toward the discovery of important new drug candidates. Responsibilities: Design and synthesis of biologically active compounds to support SAR: Analysis of biological data. SBDD based design of analogs. Planning and execution of the synthetic routes, synthesis purification of final targets. Recommend alternative synthetic routes, research new methods and techniques, and proactively seek out others to identify solutions to challenges. Present research findings to the Medicinal Chemistry team and management. Partner in the scientific activities of other outstanding medical chemists and cross functional team members and create an environment where all ideas are shared. Collaboration with external teams, CROs (contract research organizations). Required Skills, Experience and Education: D. with a background in synthetic organic chemistry and 0-3 years of postdoctoral or relevant pharma/biotech industry experience. Strong understanding of synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry. Experience with NMR, HPLC, and Mass Spectrometry techniques. Familiar with modern synthetic, organic chemistry techniques and instrumentation. Well versed in synthetic methodologies and can independently design and execute synthetic procedures. Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with interdepartmental teams. Ability to multi-task, be efficient and well-organized, and work collaboratively as a team player with high energy in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience in the total synthesis of complex molecules, including multistep route design, synthetic problem-solving, and stereochemical control. Experience in beyond Rule-of-Five (bRo5) small-molecule drug discovery. Experience in oncology drug discovery research. #LI-SB1 #LI-Onsite The 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 $119,000—$149,000 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.

Requirements

  • •Medicinal chemistry
  • •Synthetic organic chemistry
  • •Drug discovery
  • •SAR analysis
  • •SBDD
  • •NMR
  • •HPLC
  • •Mass spectrometry
  • •Total synthesis
  • •Stereochemical control
  • •Oncology research
  • •Small-molecule drug discovery
  • •Multistep route design
  • •Synthetic methodology

Benefits

  • •Competitive cash compensation
  • •Equity awards
  • •Learning and development opportunities

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