Associate Director, Clinical Operations
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
September 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Palo Alto, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director, Clinical Operations overseeing global oncology Phase 3 trials, including NSCLC and colorectal cancer studies, with a focus on operational leadership, study delivery, and vendor management. Responsibilities: lead clinical trial planning and execution, ensure compliance with GCP/ICH, manage CROs and external vendors through governance and performance monitoring, oversee regulatory inspection readiness, and drive continuous process improvements. Requirements: bachelor's degree in a life science or health-related field; 10+ years of experience managing international oncology Phase 2/3 trials; strong leadership, planning, negotiation, and organizational skills; deep knowledge of drug development processes and regulatory requirements. High-Value: oncology, Phase 3, international studies, vendor oversight, GCP compliance, inspection readiness, cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: role involves international travel (up to 20%) to clinical sites and meetings.