Chief Commercial Officer

Summit Therapeutics plc
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Autofill and Review
11 days ago

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%

Numbers & Facts

LocationPrinceton, NJ

Skills

  • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
  • Biologyunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
  • Health Economicsunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
  • Incentive Programsunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Market Trackingunmatched
  • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Marketing Strategyunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Product Pricingunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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