Biopharma Launch Project Lead

Summit-Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life for patients.

We are seeking a Project Manager to serve as a core cross-functional operational contact for launch readiness and governance across scientific communications, congress strategy, and post-marketing support. The role emphasizes day-to-day execution, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and quality objectives are met across the commercial product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; advanced degree or PMP preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in project management within biopharma or life sciences.
• Experience supporting commercial or medical affairs is desired.
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional planning for launch readiness.
• Manage workstreams for launches, indications, and lifecycle management.
• Establish dashboards, KPIs, and governance to monitor progress and risks.
• Develop planning tools and manage vendor relationships to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional

Project management

Vendor management

Change leadership

Data insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

PMP certification

Tools

PMP

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Job description

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life for patients.

We are seeking a Project Manager to serve as a core cross-functional operational contact for launch readiness and governance across scientific communications, congress strategy, and post-marketing support. The role emphasizes day-to-day execution, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and quality objectives are met across the commercial product lifecycle.