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Chief Commercial Officer


Job Location:

Princeton, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 400000 - 480000
Posted: 6 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Summit:

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. Summits 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.

Summits team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summits 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.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

  • 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 Chinas 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 companys 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 companys 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 Companys 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
    companys 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:

  • Bachelors 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 a 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

$400000 - $480000 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.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summits Talent Acquisition team atto obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

Summit Therapeutics an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.


Required Experience:

Chief