Key Accounts Director (Chicago / Remote)

Role: The Key Accounts Director (KAD) leads strategic relationships to optimize market access for Summit Therapeutics' oncology medicines. Responsibilities include translating brand strategies into engagement plans across IDNs, academic centers, and regional health systems; building C-suite and decision-maker relationships; supporting clinical pathway inclusion and formulary access; negotiating contracts; and providing market insights to cross-functional teams. The role entails developing long-term account strategies, facilitating executive exchanges, and ensuring compliant engagement. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in oncology-focused market access or strategic account management; deep relationships and understanding of oncology reimbursement, IDNs, academic centers, and community oncology. Skills include exceptional communication, influence, negotiation, and cross-functional partnership. Travel up to 50% is expected. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD), oncology product launch experience within NSCLC, leadership experience, and expertise with community oncology GPOs and provider networks. High-value specifics: focus on oncology market access, including NSCLC, with experience supporting pipeline products and launches. The position is based in the U.S., with regional travel required.