Associate Director, Global Clinical Supply (UK/EU)

Summit Therapeutics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics seeks an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison to support global clinical supply strategies across the UK/EU. The role focuses on scientific engagement with investigators and KOLs, ensuring alignment with clinical programs and quality standards in a multinational setting.

You will develop medical insights, support trials, and communicate complex data with accuracy and compliance, aiding informed clinical decisions and advancing Summit’s oncology portfolio.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc, engineering or pharmacy degree or equivalent, with 8+ years in pharmaceutical supply
• Proven success leading international clinical studies and product supply chains with GMP/regulatory knowledge
• People management experience: set objectives, coach, develop talent
• Translate strategy into executable priorities with metrics and KPIs
• Experience with IXRS design, UAT and forecasting tools

Responsibilities

• Develop functional strategy and governance for global clinical supply chain
• Lead day-to-day execution for studies and products with robust forecasting and inventory optimization
• Represent the function in cross-functional forums, meetings and supplier reviews
• Manage and develop direct reports, set objectives and drive talent development
• Coordinate team activities, remove barriers and escalate material risks to leadership
• Oversee packaging, labeling, release, distribution, and reconciliation across locations
• Manage CDMO/service-provider activities from RFP to performance and invoicing
• Support IXRS selection, design, UAT, and ongoing performance as required

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Resource management

Agile

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in engineering or pharmacy

Tools

IXRS

Forecasting tools

Job description

Summit Therapeutics seeks an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison to support global clinical supply strategies across the UK/EU. The role focuses on scientific engagement with investigators and KOLs, ensuring alignment with clinical programs and quality standards in a multinational setting.

You will develop medical insights, support trials, and communicate complex data with accuracy and compliance, aiding informed clinical decisions and advancing Summit’s oncology portfolio.