Senior Manager, Clinical Site Partner

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Senior Manager at Summit Therapeutics overseeing operational efforts in clinical trials. Leading site performance and enhancing recruitment for oncology studies in the US.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and operational expertise in the execution of Phase I–III clinical trials across the US.
Serve as the main operational contact for assigned clinical trial sites across the Tri-State area.
Provide leadership and oversight for all operational aspects of site performance, from feasibility through study closeout.
Recommend sites based on indication, experience, capabilities, and local knowledge.
Drive efficiency in study start-up and expedite site activation timelines.
Maintain deep knowledge of site capabilities, processes, and requirements.
Act as a facilitator between Summit functions and site teams for communication and coordination.
Track key performance metrics to assess site progress, mitigate potential risks, and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a scientific or medical discipline required.
Advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in clinical research or related functions.
Prior experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and/or Regional/Clinical Operations Manager highly desirable.
Extensive late-stage oncology clinical trial experience required.
Proven track record of operational excellence in multi-country clinical trial management.
Strong understanding of drug development processes and regulatory environments in the US.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Actual compensation packages based on factors unique to each candidate including skill set and depth of experience.
Total compensation package may include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trialssite performance managementfeasibility assessmentstudy closeoutsite activationkey performance metricsrisk mitigationoperational excellencedrug development processesregulatory environments

Soft Skills

leadershipoperational expertisecommunicationcoordinationfacilitationproblem-solvingefficiency drivingteam collaborationstakeholder managementanalytical thinking