Summit Therapeutics

Summit Therapeutics

Director, Portfolio Strategy

Palo Alto, CA (US) · Director

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 47 days ago
Business DevelopmentForecastingExcelRecruitingClinical TrialsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeEpidemiology

About the role

  • The Director, Portfolio Strategy position reports to the Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy and Competitive Intelligence to support strategic planning activities by providing actionable recommendations based on assessments of markets and competitors, both existing and potential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive New Indication strategy and planning in several Oncology indications, working cross-functionally (e.g. Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial) to guide Summit's portfolio for late-stage clinical development strategy
  • Develop/refine framework and process for the New indication and overall portfolio strategy, providing thought leadership and supporting key strategic decision-making and investment decisions
  • Deliver strategic market and competitive intelligence insights through research, scenario planning, and impact assessments to guide executive decision-making and Summit's portfolio strategy.
  • Partner with BD team to provide strategic direction and guidance on business development opportunities
  • Develop, lead and execute comprehensive market research plans (qualitative, quantitative, and competitive), selecting vendors, designing studies, interpreting results, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Develop NPV, forecasting and revenue modeling for new indications up to 18 months before launch, providing data-driven assumptions for early commercial planning.
  • Lead TPP development and alignment with cross-functional team for several solid tumor indications
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of oncology markets and data sources, synthesizing findings into a central knowledge repository for organizational use.
  • Provide ad hoc analytical support to executive stakeholders to inform R&D, commercial, and business development decisions.
  • Build and manage external partnerships-from market research vendors to data providers-ensuring quality, accountability, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

  • All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit's Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

Nice to have

  • Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.
  • Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.

Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Biotech or related field; advanced degree (MS, PhD) preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex findings into actionable market insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient-based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models, NPV modeling.
  • Experience in facilitating competitive workshops, well-versed in TPP development with program and study teams is a plus.
  • Use online market research and catalogue findings to databases.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Skilled at PowerPoint, Excel and similar data tools.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, depending on business needs.
  • This is the pay for this position
  • Pay Transparency
  • $200,000 - $250,000 USD
  • This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Compensation

  • $200,000 - $250,000 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.
  • The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Benefits

  • Deliver Disease Area strategy for new solid tumor indications by providing an overall integrated strategy and market assessment in partnership with R&D, Clinical, Medical, Commercial and Program teams
  • Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.
  • Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.

Equal opportunity

  • Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment.

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