Associate Director, Business Development
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
August 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Palo Alto, CA
Corporate Functions
Role: Associate Director, Business Development at a biopharma oncology company, focusing on external innovation through strategic partnerships and clinical collaborations. Responsibilities: develop and execute BD strategy by analyzing the oncology landscape, evaluate external assets and partnership opportunities, support deal negotiations and contracting, manage alliances and joint clinical trials, prepare strategic presentations for senior leadership, and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Finance teams. Requirements: 7+ years in biopharma with experience in oncology drug development, late-stage or commercial, and in licensing, M&A, or strategic alliances; advanced degree preferred. HighValue: oncology (NSCLC, CRC), late-stage clinical development, global trials, strategic partnership process, alliance management, and deal execution, with a strong scientific and business acumen. WorkSetup: primarily office-based with travel to key congresses and meetings, including semi-frequent travel to Summitβs hubs.