Senior Director Regional Medical Science

About Summit: Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence. Summit’s team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit’s clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including: Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI. HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC. HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC. Colorectal Cancer (CRC) HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy. Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland. Role Overview The Field Director of Oncology MSL is a senior leadership position within the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) organization, responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a MSL team to deliver high-quality, compliant, non-promotional scientific engagement. The role translates therapeutic area strategy into regional execution, elevates scientific exchange quality, and ensures field-captured insights inform medical planning and evidence strategy Role and Responsibilities: LeadershipandTeamDevelopment Lead,coach,andmentora 7 member MSL nationalteam,ensuringhigh-quality,compliantscientificengagementwithhealthcareprofessionals(HCPs)andkeyopinionleaders(KOLs) Conductroutinefieldvisitsandone-on-onemeetingstoprovideobservation,feedback,andcareerdevelopmentguidance Monitorandboostteamperformanceusingdata,dashboards,andperformancetrendstoidentifyopportunitiesforimprovementandcontinuousdevelopment Implementinclusiveleadershippracticestorecruit,retain,andmotivateadiverse,high-performingteam ScientificStrategyandExecution Translatetherapeuticarea(TA)andMedicalAffairsstrategyintoactionableregionalfieldprioritiesandobjectives Ensureeffectiveexecutionoffieldmedicalprogramsincludingproductlaunches,proactiveinitiatives,clinicaleducation,andscientificexchange Serveasascientificleaderandstrategicthoughtpartner,offeringguidanceondiseasestateknowledge,productinformation,andevidencegeneration Overseecollection,analysis,andcommunicationofMedicalInsightstoinformstrategy,evidencegeneration,andlifecycleplanning Cross-FunctionalCollaboration PartnerwithMedicalAffairs,ScientificAffairs,andotherinternalstakeholderstoalignfieldactivitieswithcompanyobjectives Facilitatecompliant,routinecommunicationwithcross-functionalpartnerssuchasspecialists,districtmanagers,keyaccountmanagers,andclinicaleducators Leadorparticipateincompanyinitiatives,bringingcredibility,influence,andstrategicperspective ComplianceandPerformanceExcellence EnsureallMSLactivitiesandcommunicationsareethical,compliant,andadheretoregulatoryguidelines Modelandreinforceprofessionalstandards,accountability,andperformanceintegrityacrosstheteam UtilizeevidenceandAI-informeddatatoguideteamdecisionsandoptimizeengagementstrategies QualificationsandRequirements Education Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required. Experience Minimumof8years’experience,includingatleast3 yearsleading a field-based MSL team and5yearsinpharmaceuticalorhealthcareindustryroles. Significant leadership experience in solid tumor oncology including pre-launch and launch experience required (recent Lung Cancer experience highly preferred). Proven track record of building and optimizing field medical teams, supporting product launches, and managing through leaders. Experience in a biotech or fast paced, evolving environment preferred. Skills & Abilities Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Exceptional communication/influence and executive presence; roll‑up‑the‑sleeves” leadership style. Demonstrates resilience, composure, and effective decision-making in a dynamic and challenging environment with multiple competing priorities. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional environment. Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing teams. Willingness to travel up to 70% as needed. This is the pay for this position Pay Transparency $203,000—$253,000 USD Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation. Summit Therapeutics Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr