Head, National Field Medical

The role

The Head, National Field Medical will shape and execute the US field medical strategy in oncology across multiple tumor types. This senior leader will oversee two-tier field teams to enable launch excellence and drive scientific and operational effectiveness.

What you will do

• Develop and lead the US field medical strategy for oncology.
• Oversee planning and execution of field medical activities for NSCLC launch and future launches.
• Design and integrate platforms and dashboards to improve team effectiveness.
• Lead Regional leaders and territory RMSDs.
• Own field talent strategy including hiring, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Guide RMSDs in building and maintaining relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Ensure the team communicates scientific data effectively at conferences and meetings.
• Establish processes to generate and share insights for clinical development and medical strategies.
• Partner with global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure all field activities comply with regulatory requirements, legal standards, and company policies.

Required qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required.
• Minimum of 15+ years progressive Medical Affairs experience.
• At least 5+ years in a senior leadership position overseeing large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Significant experience in solid tumor oncology including product launches required.
• Proven track record of building and optimizing field medical teams, supporting product launches, and managing through leaders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication/influence and executive presence.
• Demonstrates resilience, composure, and effective decision-making in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% as needed.

Nice to have

• Recent Lung Cancer experience highly preferred.
• Experience in a biotech or fast paced, evolving environment preferred.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Stock
• Benefits

About the company

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.