Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Educators

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

. Lead and manage select national and sub-national payers and other assigned accounts .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $197,000 - $246,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management within the oncology access marketplace, with a strong understanding of the US healthcare payer landscape and regulatory environment. Proven ability to develop and implement access strategies, negotiate with payers, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

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Oncology Access Account ManagementUS Payer EngagementStrategic ThinkingRelationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementAccess StrategiesNegotiationHealthcare Payer LandscapeReimbursement ProcessesMarket Access InitiativesPricing StrategiesHEOR Evidence GenerationPatient Support ProgramsCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationPresentation SkillsStrategic InsightsProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalPayersPBMsIDNsMACsCompliancePatient ServicesHealthcare TrendsAccess/Reimbursement Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage select national and sub-national payers and other assigned accounts
Build and maintain relationships with decision makers in medical and pharmacy departments
Execute account strategies and tactics and support regional field matrix teams
Establish relationships with health insurers, PBMs, other payers, and key influencers affecting coverage and reimbursement
Influence coverage policies, guidelines, and contracts to facilitate access and reimbursement for drug candidates and approved products
Implement brand access strategies, develop account-specific plans, and resolve access/reimbursement issues
Support communication about drug candidates and approved products with payers alongside the Medical Affairs field team
Support the patient journey and resolve coverage issues with the Patient Services team
Assist Regional Sales teams with pull- or sell-through strategies based on payer coverage
Collaborate on pricing and contracting strategies, HEOR evidence generation, patient support programs, payer marketing initiatives, and account management approaches
Lead internal and external discussions to align access, coverage, and reimbursement strategies
Foster a high-performance field-team culture through accountability, urgency, ethical behavior, and professional development
Monitor healthcare industry trends, payer policies, reimbursement processes, and competitive activity
Provide strategic insights for decision-making, access strategies, and product launches
Ensure Market Access initiatives comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
Balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10+ years biotech/pharmaceutical experience
Minimum of 5+ years of focused account management experience in the oncology access marketplace
Demonstrated success engaging with US payers, MACs, PBMs, and IDNs
Strong understanding of the US healthcare payer/access landscape and regulatory environment
Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to work on cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to completion
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Successful record of achieving and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules
Ability to travel to support business priorities as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation may be included in the total compensation package
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse environment