Remote Site Alliances & Strategy Lead

Summit Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 169,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Site Alliances and Strategy, remote in the United States. This senior role drives sponsor‑site collaboration, startup optimization, and cross‑functional alignment to enable scalable, efficient trials in oncology programs.

You will build external partnerships, develop metrics, and translate site insights into portfolio actions. A strong background in clinical operations and leadership is essential for success in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of clinical trial operations experience including site engagement and sponsor oversight.
• 3+ years in a site-facing clinical trial role (trial manager, CRA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience hiring, developing, or mentoring team members within a matrix.
• Experience building strategic relationships with sites, investigators, and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, health authority expectations, and inspection readiness.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–30%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes site alliance strategies with key institutions and investigators.
• Leads startup optimization with internal and site teams for faster execution and standardized processes.
• Serves as Clinical Operations liaison to resolve site issues, reduce burden, and improve performance.
• Partners with cross‑functional stakeholders to align site activities with study priorities.
• Identifies and onboards new sites to meet current and future portfolio needs.
• Develops KPIs, dashboards, and measures to evaluate site engagement and predictability.
• Contributes to portfolio planning, resource forecasting, and decision making.
• Supports efficiency initiatives and vendor optimization to improve quality and cost.

Skills

Site alliances

Clinical operations

Stakeholder management

ICH-GCP knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree equivalent (life science or related)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Summit Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Site Alliances and Strategy, remote in the United States. This senior role drives sponsor‑site collaboration, startup optimization, and cross‑functional alignment to enable scalable, efficient trials in oncology programs.

You will build external partnerships, develop metrics, and translate site insights into portfolio actions. A strong background in clinical operations and leadership is essential for success in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.