VP Marketing

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. Overview of Role: The Vice President (VP), US Marketing will lead the development and execution of the U.S. marketing strategy for the company’s commercial asset,ivonescimab. As the top U.S. commercial leader for this brand, the SVP will be accountable for all aspects of U.S. marketing, including launch preparation, brand positioning, promotional strategy, digital/omnichannel marketing, HCP and patient engagement, and performance optimization. This is a highly visible and mission-critical role, with a mandate to build a best-in-class brand presence in the U.S. market, shape the organization’s commercial culture, and deliver strong business results. Role and Responsibilities: Develop and lead the comprehensive U.S. marketing strategy forivonescimabensuring differentiation, strong market uptake, and sustained growth Build the U.S. brand plan, including positioning, value proposition, messaging, and go-to-market strategy across channels and stakeholders Own and drive U.S. launch readiness, including development of HCP and patient campaigns, sales force enablement, and market shaping activities. Establish KPIs and performance metrics to guide execution andoptimizeimpact pre- and post-launch Builds and develops a high-performing, top-tier marketing team to execute strategic initiatives Foster a culture of agility, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure alignment and seamless execution of strategic and tactical plans Oversees investment planning and budget management to maximize brand growth and return on investment Translates insights from market research, key opinion leader (KOL) engagement, and external stakeholders into actionable business opportunities Aligns the organization around brand priorities and key growth opportunities, while proactively planning for potential competitive challenges Owns andvalidatesthe brand’s revenue forecast, incorporating risk assessments and opportunity analyses Drives innovation and adapts strategies to succeed in today’s dynamic launch and commercialization landscape All other duties as assigned Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA, MS, or PhD preferred) Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with at least 7+ years in senior leadership roles Demonstrated success in leading U.S. launch and/or commercialization of a specialty or first-in-class therapy Must have recent launch experience; a large-scale brand with multiple competitors is a plus Must have experience and understanding of U.S. market including key drivers and barriers; global experience is a plus Proventrack recordof successfully commercializing Oncology pharmaceutical products, including immuno-oncology (I-O) experiences Broad background across solid tumors isrequired; oncology lung experience is a plus Sales experience, in addition to marketing, is a plus Needtodemonstrateunderstanding of innovative approaches to launches including digital marketing, SEO optimization, use of ML and AI for no see customers and just in time patients etc. Keen grasp of the U.S. Oncology customer landscape, working with access and medical to ensure proper access and use of product Understanding of compliance standards and acting within those standards Demonstrated leadership, teamwork & team building and cross-functional collaboration Must havedrive, energy, persuasion, imagination,adaptabilityand versatility Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills Analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into impactful strategy This is the pay for this position Pay Transparency $315,000—$350,000 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 does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit. 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