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Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Summit Therapeutics’ mission is to resolve serious, unmet medical needs for the betterment of overall human health.

Senior Director, Program Management

Program ManagerProgram ManagerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2003H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$217K - $271K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree15 yrs expEnglishGo

Job Description

Senior Director, Program Management

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

• Manage multiple programs or a therapeutic portfolio to maximize pipeline • Partner with executive leadership on program, indication, and portfolio strategy, including prioritization and sequencing • Define and oversee major milestones, decision points, objectives, and inflection points across programs • Lead scenario planning, trade-off analyses, and decision frameworks to support executive decision-making • Ensure alignment across Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Corporate Strategy • Lead and integrate complex cross-functional workstreams across Research, Development, Regulatory, and Manufacturing • Facilitate effective decision-making and accountability across global teams and external partners • Present clear insights, recommendations, and program status to C-suite and senior leadership • Mentor and develop Program Management leaders and strengthen organizational capability • Oversee end-to-end program execution, including activation of new indications post–Go decision • Ensure consistent application of program management standards, dashboards, and governance models • Chair timely, efficient, and action-oriented team meetings to coordinate operations and communications. • Review and validate integrated program plans, timelines, and metrics for accuracy and strategic alignment • Represent Program Management on senior governance forums and key internal or external teams • Oversee integrated, cross-program timelines aligned with enterprise goals • Partner with functional leaders on budgets and forecast planning • Lead portfolio-level scenario and contingency planning to support strategic agility • Ensure data integrity and transparency in executive reporting • Identify and manage program- and portfolio-level risks and mitigation strategies • Communicate risks, opportunities, and trade-offs clearly to executive leadership • Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and operating models • Lead strategic initiatives to mature the Program Management function as the company grows • All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum 15 years of relevant project management/scientific experience within the pharmaceutical industry; OR a MS or MBA and minimal 12 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a scientific field or a PharmD, DVM or MD degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
  • 12–15+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with progressive responsibility in program or portfolio management
  • Extensive pharmaceutical drug development experience required;
  • Prior solid tumor oncology experience, including late-stage development and registrational trials, required
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, global, cross-functional programs and influencing senior executives
  • Experience managing alliances and external partners strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Strong proficiency in program management and planning tools (e.g., MS Office, Project, Smartsheet)
  • Willing to travel for key meetings.

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