Summit Therapeutics plc

Chief Commercial Officer

Summit Therapeutics plc$400K — $480K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 15+ years of commercial leadership experience in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
  • In-depth experience with NSCLC/NDCLC and solid tumors
  • Proven track record of successful product launches in global markets
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy for ivonescimab
  • Lead market access strategies including pricing and reimbursement
  • Build and lead high-performing sales and marketing teams
  • Oversee the planning and execution of product launches
  • Identify strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities
  • Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Develop and manage the commercial budget
  • Monitor market trends and competitive landscape

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Additional performance-based incentives
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Travel opportunities up to 50%
Full Job Description
Overview of Role:

The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for
developing and executing the company's 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 company's 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 Company's 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
    company's 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:
  • Bachelor's 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

$400,000-$480,000 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. 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 Summit's Talent Acquisition team at [redacted] to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

About Summit Therapeutics plc

Summit Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to treat rare diseases with high unmet medical need. The company's lead product candidate, Ridinilazole, is a precision antibiotic that has the potential to treat Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) with a superior clinical profile compared to existing CDI treatments. Summit Therapeutics is also developing a pipeline of additional product candidates targeting genetic diseases and other indications.
Learn more about Summit Therapeutics plc
Size
105 employees
Market Cap
$842.6 million
Industry
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+9910%
Revenue
$1 million
NASDAQ

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