Director, Clinical Study Start-Up

Role: Associate Director managing site agreements and contracts to support Summit’s global oncology clinical trials, including Phase 3 studies in NSCLC and colorectal cancer. Responsibilities: develop pricing strategies, negotiate and finalize site contracts and budgets, collaborate with legal, finance, CROs, and sites; ensure compliance with regulatory standards; analyze budgets for cost-effectiveness; support site activation and vendor relationships; monitor progress and performance metrics; implement departmental processes and strategies; resolve disputes; and contribute to trial efficiency. Requirements: Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Business or related; 10+ years’ experience in clinical trial site agreement management within biotech or pharma, with oncological trial exposure preferred; strong global negotiation skills; budget development and financial acumen; experience with multi-site, multi-vendor global trials; proficiency with MS Office and document management; excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. High-Value: Oncology, Phase 3, multi-site international trials, site negotiation, vendor management, regulatory compliance, GxP knowledge, and experience working within established clinical operations frameworks. WorkSetup: Not specified, but likely hybrid or onsite given the role’s nature.