Executive Program Lead, Oncology Development

Summit-Therapeutics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics Inc. seeks a Director of Program Management to lead multiple development programs, align strategies across departments, and support executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes governance, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with external partners. The ideal candidate brings extensive pharma/biotech program oversight, oncology experience, and a proven ability to drive complex programs globally while communicating clearly with the C-suite.

Qualifications

• Pharma/biotech program management experience required.
• Prior solid tumor oncology experience in late-stage development.
• Proven success leading global cross-functional programs.
• Willing to travel for key meetings.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Leadership: oversee multiple programs and align with Strategy, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Corporate goals.
• Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership: coordinate across Research, Development, Regulatory and external partners; present status to senior leadership.
• Program Execution & Governance: manage end-to-end timelines, governance models and data integrity; drive improvements across PM tools and processes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's + 12+ yrs

MS/MBA + 10+ yrs

PhD/MD/PharmD + 6+ yrs

Tools

MS Office

Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Summit Therapeutics Inc. seeks a Director of Program Management to lead multiple development programs, align strategies across departments, and support executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes governance, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with external partners. The ideal candidate brings extensive pharma/biotech program oversight, oncology experience, and a proven ability to drive complex programs globally while communicating clearly with the C-suite.