Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Partner (West/Central CSP)

Summittherapeutics; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 163,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Partner to provide operational leadership for clinical trials in oncology. The role involves maximizing efficiencies and ensuring a high standard of execution across multiple trials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drug development and project management, alongside strong communication skills. This remote position requests candidates to be based in designated US locations.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) with 6% employer match

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Extensive late-stage drug development oncology experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational expertise for phase 1-3 clinical trials.
• Recommend oncology sites and engage investigators.
• Track key site performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Oncology experience

Project Management

Education

BA/BS in scientific/medical field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Partner (West/Central CSP)

Department: Medical Affairs

Location: Remote US

**Position requires qualified candidates to be based in one of the following locations within the US**: Southwest / Texas / Northwest / Central

About Summit:

Ivonescimab, known as SMT112, is a novel, potential first-in-class investigational

bispecific antibody combining the effects of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis effects associated with blocking VEGF into a single molecule. Ivonescimab displays unique cooperative binding to each of its intended targets with multifold higher affinity when in the presence of both PD-1 and VEGF.

Summit has begun its clinical development of ivonescimab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with three active Phase III trials:

• HARMONi is a Phase III clinical trial which intends to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who have progressed after treatment with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI (e.g., osimertinib).
• HARMONi-3 is a Phase III clinical trial which is designed to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
• HARMONi-7 is a Phase III clinical trial which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy that is not approved by any regulatory authority in Summit’s license territories, including the United States and Europe. Ivonescimab was approved for marketing authorization in China in May 2024. Ivonescimab was granted Fast Track designation by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the HARMONi clinical trial setting.

Overview of Role:

The Senior Manager/Associate Director, Clinical Operations Site Partner (CSP), is accountable for providing leadership and operational expertise into execution of one or more phase 1-3 clinical trials conducted in a specific US region. The role will be part of the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) group reporting into USA Senior Director, Clinical Operations. This position is expected to address historic operational challenges in conducting clinical studies:

Slow start-up timelines

Site recruitment challenges

Role designed to drive clinical trial strategy and execution while becoming industry leader

Augment ClinOps study team (both Summit and CRO) activities to support study execution, including addressing any quality issues

Development strategies to drive concierge level support for sites to ensure Summit journey to be Sponsor of Choice

Role and Responsibilities:

Recommend oncology sites based on indication, community clinics requirements, etc.

Engage investigators early on for feedback on protocol, design, recruitment rate, local practices, etc.

Assist with feasibility questionnaire support (as needed)

Maximize start-up efficiencies and expedite activation

In-depth knowledge of site capabilities, and processes

Attend SIVs and IMs as possible

Motivate sites?& identify obstacles quickly for resolution for recruitment challenges

Tracking of key site performance metrics

All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

BA/BS required; in a scientific/medical field preferred

Previous CRA experience and / or regional manager in a CRO highly desirable

A minimum of 8+ years industry or related experience

Extensive late-stage drug development oncology experience is required

Knowledge and experience of drug development in US

Ability to travel up to 75%

Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to develop successful collaborations with internal and external partners

The pay range for this role is $163,000-$191,000 annually. 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. The successful candidate will also be eligible for health benefits, 401(k) with 6% employer match from day one, ESPP with up to a 15% discount up to the federal limit, flexible spending account among other benefits compensation.

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