Director, Clinical Study Start-Up

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

. Lead development of pricing strategies for site budgets to enable contract execution and site activation .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $203,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing pricing strategies and managing clinical trial site agreements, with a strong focus on negotiation, budget analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and deliver efficient solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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Clinical Trial Site AgreementsGlobal Negotiation SkillsBudget AnalysisClinical Finance ExperienceKnowledge of GCP Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementContract ManagementClinical OperationsFinancial AcumenMulti-Site Clinical TrialsGrant Plan UsageRegulatory ComplianceOncology ExperienceDocument Management SystemsDatabase Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteElectronic Document Management Systems

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalClinical TrialsCROFSP Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of pricing strategies for site budgets to enable contract execution and site activation
Collaborate with legal, finance, CRO and clinical teams to ensure site agreements comply with regulatory and company standards
Negotiate and finalize site agreements, including budgets, contracts and required documentation
Analyze budgets to secure the best price
Present budgets to the Chief Accounting Officer for approval
Provide study-wide site payment estimates and forecasts with Clinical Finance
Work with legal counsel on indemnification, liability and confidentiality provisions
Provide management updates on progress and trial-agreement KPIs
Address budget, invoice, payment and purchase-order concerns with Finance and Clinical Leadership
Collaborate with external FSP providers on budget templates, work orders, purchase orders and site payment processes
Build relationships with CROs, FSP providers and clinical sites
Monitor FSP providers’ timelines, quality standards and contractual obligations
Identify and implement departmental processes and standards
Assist senior management with special projects
Develop and maintain outsourcing strategies for clinical trials across phases
Deliver timely, cost-effective solutions within project timelines and budgets
Resolve site-agreement issues and disputes
Collaborate with Legal, Clinical Operations and Clinical Development
Develop and implement efficiency improvements
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration or related field required
A minimum of 10+ years’ experience with clinical trial site agreements in biotech or pharmaceutical setting
Experience in oncology is highly desirable
Strong global negotiation and contract management skills
Experience in clinical finance, business development, or clinical operations
Strong financial acumen and ability to understand and create budgets
Experience working with site budgets on a global scale, and potential internal escalation pathway
Strong knowledge of using grant plan
Expertise in large, multi-site, clinical trials with multiple vendor types is required
The ideal candidate will have experience working with departments that have established processes in place
Direct experience vetting and negotiating with sites and vendors is a must
Good understanding of the clinical process is important
Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel); experience using electronic document management systems and document review tools desirable
Strong computer and database skills
Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skill
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently
Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents
Communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way
Prioritize conflicting demands
Work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment
Knowledge of GCP guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation may be included in the total compensation package
Equal Opportunity Employer