Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

VP, Program Management

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Palo AltoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $285,000 - $330,000 per year

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About the role

  • Lead the cross-functional program management team to maximize the value of Summit's pipeline drug candidates.
  • Drive execution of development plans from clinical trials to regulatory approval filings and commercialization.
  • Establish and maintain an integrated project plan to cover all aspects of the development program.
  • Motivate and determine accountability among team members.
  • Report and present program information to the Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.
  • Drive decision-making for development of the pipeline candidates.

Requirements

  • Experience with drug development in oncology is required.
  • Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in program management, or similar function, within biopharmaceutical or life sciences organizations required.
  • Experience in late-stage drug development and registration preferred.
  • Experience in cross-functional team leadership, including strategy development and driving tactical delivery of programs.
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights.
  • Expertise in project management and process improvement methodologies (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
Benefits
  • Bonuses
  • Stock options
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
program managementdrug developmentclinical trialsregulatory approvalproject managementprocess improvementPMPLeanSix SigmaAgile
Soft skills
leadershipmotivationaccountabilitycommunicationpresentationdecision-makingstrategic developmenttactical deliverydata translationinsight generation