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. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and commitment to people. Our employees are the heart and soul of our culture, shaping our journey toward excellence.
Overview Of Role
The Vice President (VP), US Marketing will lead the development and execution of the U.S. marketing strategy for the company’s commercial asset, ivonescimab. As the top U.S. commercial leader for this brand, the SVP will be accountable for all aspects of U.S. marketing, including launch preparation, brand positioning, promotional strategy, digital/omnichannel marketing, HCP and patient engagement, and performance optimization. This is a highly visible and mission‑critical role with a mandate to build a best‑in‑class brand presence in the U.S. market, shape the organization’s commercial culture, and deliver strong business results.
Role And Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the comprehensive U.S. marketing strategy for ivonescimab ensuring differentiation, strong market uptake, and sustained growth.
- Build the U.S. brand plan, including positioning, value proposition, messaging, and go‑to‑market strategy across channels and stakeholders.
- Own and drive U.S. launch readiness, developing HCP and patient campaigns, sales force enablement, and market shaping activities.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to guide execution and optimize impact pre‑ and post‑launch.
- Build and develop a high‑performing, top‑tier marketing team to execute strategic initiatives.
- Foster a culture of agility, accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure alignment and seamless execution of strategic and tactical plans.
- Oversee investment planning and budget management to maximize brand growth and return on investment.
- Translate insights from market research, key opinion leader engagement, and external stakeholders into actionable business opportunities.
- Align the organization around brand priorities and key growth opportunities, proactively planning for potential competitive challenges.
- Own and validate the brand’s revenue forecast, incorporating risk assessments and opportunity analyses.
- Drive innovation and adapt strategies to succeed in today’s dynamic launch and commercialization landscape.
- All other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education, and Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA, MS, or PhD preferred).
- Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with at least 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success in leading U.S. launch and/or commercialization of a specialty or first‑in‑class therapy.
- Recent launch experience; a large‑scale brand with multiple competitors is a plus.
- Experience and understanding of the U.S. market, including key drivers and barriers; global experience is a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully commercializing oncology pharmaceutical products, including immuno‑oncology experiences.
- Broad background across solid tumors is required; oncology lung experience is a plus.
- Sales experience, in addition to marketing, is a plus.
- Understanding of innovative approaches to launches, including digital marketing, SEO optimization, and use of ML and AI for target customers and timely patients.
- Knowledge of the U.S. oncology customer landscape, working with access and medical teams to ensure proper access and use of product.
- Understanding of compliance standards and acting within those standards.
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Drive, energy, persuasion, imagination, adaptability, and versatility.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into impactful strategy.
Compensation
Pay Range: $315,000 – $350,000 USD. Actual compensation packages are based on factors such as skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this position may include bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable variable compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining a 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.
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