Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Director, Media & Public Relations
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expSummit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and addressing serious unmet medical needs. The Director of Media & Public Relations will lead the media relations strategy, serve as a primary spokesperson, and manage communications across various corporate milestones.
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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 assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years in media relations/public relations/corporate communications, including significant time in biopharma/biotech or a healthcare PR agency supporting biopharma
Comfort translating preclinical/clinical/regulatory topics; familiarity with GxP, FDA/EMA milestones, payer dynamics, and scientific conferences
Track record landing tier-one coverage and managing high-stakes issues
Executive presence; calm under pressure; excellent judgment; deft cross-functional coordination
Crisp executive writing; strong news sense; data-driven measurement mindset
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Life Sciences, Journalism, or related field required
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation
Company
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79BKey Investors
CARB-XEurofarmaBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $235M
2024-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Manmeet Soni
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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