Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 3 days ago
Executive Director, Trade, Distribution, & Patient Services
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $280K/yr
12+ years expSummit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company dedicated to improving quality of life and addressing unmet medical needs. The Executive Director, Trade, Distribution, and Patient Services will lead the development and execution of strategies for distribution channels and patient support services, managing critical relationships and ensuring compliance within the trade and specialty distribution landscape.
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Responsibilities
Specialty Distribution Model: Design and execute a best-in-class specialty distribution model for Ivonescimab, ensuring seamless product access via 3PL, specialty distributors, and specialty pharmacies
Cross-Functional Planning: Collaborate across the organization to ensure timely product availability at launch
Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with all channel partners
Compliance: Ensure compliance with state licensure requirements for product distribution, maintaining up-to-date licenses and certifications. Oversee state licensure partners to ensure all licenses are filed and approved in time for launch
Patient and Provider Support: Develop and manage patient and provider support services, including reimbursement support, co-pay programs, and patient assistance programs (PAP) to facilitate access to oncology treatments
Field Reimbursement: Lead field reimbursement efforts to support healthcare providers and patients in navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement processes
Partner Management: Manage day-to-day relationships with channel partners and service providers, including performance management and reporting to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient access
Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, channel dynamics, and contract performance, leveraging data to optimize the overall trade, distribution, and patient support services strategy
Operational Efficiency: Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Finance, Accounting, CMC, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to optimize operational efficiencies and deliver consistent customer experience across all channel partners
Reimbursement Strategies: Collaborate with Market Access, Finance, and Commercial teams to optimize reimbursement strategies and patient access programs
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all channel activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures
Adaptability: Work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 12+ years of experience in trade, specialty distribution, patient support services and/or related roles within the biopharmaceutical industry
Experience with buy and bill products and commercial launches (preferably, at least 2 successful launches); IV oncology experience is preferred
Deep understanding of all U.S. oncology healthcare segments and the 3PL, Specialty distributor, and patient support services landscape
Superior negotiation skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams
Proven track record of achieving and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules
Ability to travel to support business priorities as needed
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
IV oncology experience is preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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 Board Member
Recent News
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