Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Global Regulatory Leader at Summit Therapeutics Sub

Location: Palo Alto CA / Miami FL / Princeton NJ onsiteAbout 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: The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs - Global Regulatory Leader is responsible for developing and implementing global strategies to secure IND/CTA approvals for various studies as well as providing regulatory leadership for planning and execution of subsequent global marketing applications for product(s) in the oncology therapeutic area.Role and Responsibilities: Leads global regulatory strategies for assigned products/indications through all phases of development. May include doing so in context of development collaborations and/or partnerships.Continually expands TA knowledge and ensures strategic messaging and content of global regulatory dossiers to include development of tumor landscape assessment to inform evolving development strategy.Advises management and cross-functional team members of the effect of current or proposed relevant laws regulations guidelines and standards etc.Key internal leader and driver of regulatory policy and strategy for assigned productsLead regulatory team in the preparation and maintenance of risk assessment and mitigation strategy development for assigned productsMay lead the Labeling Regulatory Team for given product(s)/indication(s)Proactively anticipates and mitigates regulatory risksDemonstrates excellent understanding of drug development and leadership behaviors consistent with levelDevelops and implements acceleration strategies as appropriateAccountable for ensuring that corporate goals are met with respect to assigned projectsActs independently under direction of Vice President of Regulatory AffairsBased on experience and scientific strengths expands TA knowledge of TA; provides coaching and mentoring for other regulatory membersWill have direct reports and contributes to the performance management for other RA team membersMakes decisions regarding regulatory work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve the program objectives establishedMay advance the organizations goals by participating and taking leadership roles in professional associations industry and trade groups as appropriateFollows budget allocationsAll other duties as assignedExperience Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Bachelors degree in life sciences (pharmacy biology chemistry pharmacology) or related subject; Masters or Doctorate preferredMinimum of 12 years experience in pharmaceutical regulatory activities with experience as lead regulatory product strategist in two or more major regions in addition to the US such as EU Japan or ChinaRequires drug development experience in US & EUMinimum of 5 years of proven experience in a strategic leadership role with strong project management skillsExperience working in a cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teamsExperience interfacing with major government regulatory authoritiesStrong communication and proactive negotiation skillsExperience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategiesAttention to detail accuracy and confidentialityClear and concise oral and written communication skillsCritical thinking problem solving ability to work independentlyMust be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documentsCommunicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable wayAbility to successfully work in a fast-paced demanding and collaborative environmentTravel up to approximately 5%The pay range for this role is $238000 to $298000 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:Exec Key Skills Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Biotechnology,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,GLP,cGMP,Product Development,Chemistry,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Regulatory Affairs Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 238000 - 298000