Associate Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy

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Posted$169K to $198K · period not statedfirst seen Oct 24, 2026updated Oct 24, 2026

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About Summit:

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence. Summit’s team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit’s clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including: Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI. HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC. HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC. Colorectal Cancer (CRC) HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy. Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland. Overview of Role: Summit Therapeutics is seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Director of Patient Engagement and Advocacy to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of patient engagement and advocacy strategies for ivonescimab across oncology indications including bladder, breast and gynecological cancer. This role will help ensure that patient perspectives are appropriately considered in Medical Affairs planning, clinical trial awareness, patient education, and external stakeholder engagement. The Associate Director will collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Compliance, Medical Communications, and external partners to support compliant, patient-centered programs aligned with Summit’s scientific, clinical, and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring experience in patient advocacy, oncology, stakeholder engagement, and project management, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and launch-oriented environment.

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Experience, Education, and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, social work, or healthcare-related discipline required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, Medical Affairs, oncology, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry. Experience supporting or leading patient engagement, advocacy, education, or external stakeholder programs in a cross-functional environment. Understanding of healthcare compliance requirements, patient advocacy engagement principles, and regulatory considerations relevant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations. Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, patient-appropriate language. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed, and fast-paced organization. Experience in oncology and launch-stage organizations preferred; Experience working with patient advocacy organizations, external vendors, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and patient or caregiver communities preferred. Experience managing budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, documentation, and compliance review processes preferred. Proficient user of standard Microsoft Office applications; experience with electronic document management systems, project management tools, and document review platforms is desirable. High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment when managing sensitive information and external stakeholder interactions. Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately. Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage time-sensitive deliverables, and operate in a collaborative environment. Domestic and international travel may be required, expected to be approximately 20-30% of the time and as needed. This is the pay for this position Pay Transparency $169,000 — $198,000 USD Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation. Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit. Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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