Director, Clinical Scientist

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

. Lead/contribute to study design and amendments with internal and external scientific stakeholders .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $192,000 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study design, regulatory documentation, and data quality management, with a strong focus on oncology and immuno-oncology. Proficient in developing communication strategies and materials for diverse stakeholders in clinical research.

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Clinical Study DesignOncology/Hematology ExperienceRegulatory SubmissionsData Quality ManagementCommunication Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Clinical Data ReviewSafety Trend AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisScientific Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

EDCLab ManualSafety Monitoring PlanICF

Certifications & Qualifications

MSPhDPharmDMD

Industry Keywords

ImmunologyImmuno-OncologyClinical TrialsKOL InteractionsAdvisory Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/contribute to study design and amendments with internal and external scientific stakeholders
Collaborate with MD, regulatory, and internal partners on protocols, amendments, regulatory filings, and documentation
Develop and implement data quality plans and lead medical data review and safety trend analysis
Serve as point of contact for clinical inquiries from CRO medical monitors and stakeholders
Develop clinical presentation slides and communications for meetings, site visits, training, newsletters, and study sites
Develop and maintain study startup documents and resources, including ICF, Lab Manual, EDC, and Safety Monitoring Plan
Participate in safety meetings and review potential safety events
Develop communications strategies for studies, including KOL interactions, advisory boards, medical meetings, publications, and events
Write or review abstracts, posters, scientific meeting content, presentations, and publicly distributed materials
Coordinate submissions to scientific meetings and appropriate venues
Write clinical science sections of meeting packages and support clinical documentation for regulatory submissions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS (or equivalent) required; PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred
Minimum of 5+ years overall related experience with PhD or like degree
Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in conducting / supporting oncology/hematology clinical studies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Expertise in interpreting immunology/immuno-oncology translational data in addition to clinical data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential bonus
Stock
Benefits
Variable compensation may be included in the total compensation package
Equal Opportunity Employer