Summit Therapeutics plc

Executive Director, Commercial Operations

Summit Therapeutics plc$245K — $300K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in commercial operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • 5+ years of experience specifically in oncology.
  • Strong analytical skills for translating data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sales processes and regulatory environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute commercial strategies in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Lead and coordinate sales and marketing operations, meetings, and project management.
  • Translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans for the team.
  • Oversee data collection and analysis to inform decision-making.
  • Provide insights to optimize sales performance and resource allocation.
  • Manage meeting logistics, contract negotiations, and event registrations.
  • Develop strategies to maximize sales force productivity and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Overview of Role:

The Executive Director Commercial Operations will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our commercial strategies and ensuring operational excellence. You will lead a team responsible for various aspects of commercial operations including sales operations marketing operations meetings and events and project management. This role will report into the Head of US Commercial.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • In partnership with senior leadership develop and execute commercial strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
  • Lead and coordinate sales operations marketing operations meetings and conventions and commercial project management.
  • Translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans for the commercial operations team.
  • Oversee the collection analysis and interpretation of sales data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Provide insights to optimize sales performance and resource allocation.
  • Develop and execute strategies for sales operations including CRM systems territory planning and incentive compensation.
  • Oversee MLR reviews promotional materials and campaign execution.
  • Manage meeting logistics contract negotiations and event registration.
  • Create and oversee integrated launch project plans facilitate cross-functional meetings and monitor progress.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximize the productivity and efficiency of the sales force.
  • Evaluate and optimize sales territories compensation plans and incentive programs.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards in distribution processes.
  • All other duties as assigned


Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Marketing or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • A minimum of 15+ years of experience across multiple departments within commercial operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with a track record of success in strategic planning and execution
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in oncology is required
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sales processes market dynamics and regulatory environment
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities


This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency

$245,000-$300,000 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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