Director, Media & Public Relations at Summit Therapeutics Sub

Location: Onsite (Palo Alto CA or Miami FL)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. Summits core values include integrity passion for excellence purposeful urgency collaboration and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence. Summits team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summits clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies including: Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI. HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC. HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC. Colorectal Cancer (CRC) HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy. Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than Chinas National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami Florida and has additional offices in California New Jersey the UK and Ireland. Overview of Role:Lead enterprise-level media relations and public-relations strategy for a fast-growing biotech. You will serve as a primary company spokesperson architect integrated earned-media campaigns and manage issues across discovery clinical regulatory and commercial milestones. Youll partner tightly with Executive Leadership Regulatory/Medical Affairs Clinical and IR to develop and advance corporate and product reputation.Role and Responsibilities:Own global media strategy: Build and execute proactive media plans (top-tier trade local) aligned to pipeline and corporate calendar; secure coverage for data readouts regulatory filings/approvals financings collaborations and leadership POVs. Spokesperson & press office: Serve as day-to-day media contact; prep executives; draft/QA press materials (Q&As op-eds media briefs) and oversee measurement. Issues communications: Lead rapid response for any potential negative feedback or public communication; run scenario planning and war-room protocols.Data & conference moments: Orchestrate scientific congress communications (e.g. AACR ASCO ESMO) and coordinate with IR regarding press releases earnings releases and other disclosures.Thought leadership: Build exec platforms across earned/owned/speaking; manage ghostwriting and social amplification (in partnership with Digital/IR).Agency & budget leadership: Select and manage PR agencies; negotiate SOWs; own measurement/KPIs and quarterly dashboards.Policy & advocacy alignment: Coordinate with Patient Advocacy to ensure media narratives support access and policy goals; anticipate external risks.All other duties as assignedExperience Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:Experience: Minimum of 10 years in media relations/public relations/corporate communications including significant time in biopharma/biotech or a healthcare PR agency supporting biopharma. Domain fluency: Comfort translating preclinical/clinical/regulatory topics; familiarity with GxP FDA/EMA milestones payer dynamics and scientific conferences.Proven spokesperson: Track record landing tier-one coverage and managing high-stakes issues. Leadership & collaboration: Executive presence; calm under pressure; excellent judgment; deft cross-functional coordination.Writing & storytelling: Crisp executive writing; strong news sense; data-driven measurement mindset.Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Life Sciences Journalism or related field required. Graduate degree preferredThe pay range for this role is $184000-$230000 annually. 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 Summits Talent Acquisition team at to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit. Required Experience:Director Key Skills Special Events,Blog Posts,Account Executives,Fact Sheets,Press Releases,Account Management,Twitter,Client Relationships,SEO,Content Marketing,Client Meetings,Facebook,ROI,Client Contact,Client Service Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 184000 - 230000