Chief Commercial Officer

Summit-Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 400,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to lead the company's global commercial strategy for ivonescimab.

You will oversee market access, sales, marketing, and distribution, guiding cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and sustainable growth worldwide. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech commercial leadership, deep NSCLC/solid tumor experience, and a proven track record of launching blockbuster therapies in global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of commercial leadership experience in pharma/biotech with NSCLC/solid tumors exposure.
• Experience launching blockbuster drugs in global markets within last 5 years.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global commercial strategy for ivonescimab.
• Lead market access, pricing, reimbursement, and health economics strategies.
• Build and lead sales and marketing teams with clear goals and incentives.
• Oversee product launches and regulatory alignment.
• Identify partnerships and licensing to expand commercial footprint.
• Manage commercial budget and monitor market trends.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, payers, patient groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Market access

Strategic planning

Leadership

Healthcare communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Life Sciences

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

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.

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 Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy. This role will oversee all aspects of commercialization, including market access, sales, marketing, and distribution. The CCO will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and sustainable growth in global markets.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy for ivonescimab and drive the successful launch and growth of the company's products in global markets
• Lead market access strategies, including pricing, reimbursement, and health economics, to ensure optimal market penetration and patient access
• Build and lead high-performing sales and marketing teams, establishing clear goals, performance metrics, and incentive programs that align with the Company’s values and strategic deliverables
• Oversee the planning and execution of product launches, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and market needs
• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, alliances, and licensing opportunities to expand the company’s commercial footprint
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers, and patient advocacy groups
• Develop and manage the commercial budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve commercial objectives
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to inform strategic decisionmaking and identify growth opportunities
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards
• All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in commercial leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with direct experience in NSCLC/NDCLC and solid tumors
• Experience with blockbuster drug commercial launches in NSCLC/NDCLC and/or solid tumors within the past 5 years
• Proven track record of successfully launching and commercializing pharmaceutical products in global markets
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate crossfunctional teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of market access, pricing, reimbursement, and health economics.
• Experience in business development and strategic partnerships
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions
• Travel up to 50%

This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency

$400,000 - $480,000 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.

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