Senior Commercial Attorney, Transactions

🕒 March 24

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Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2003

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $500M Post-IPO Equity - Summit Therapeutics on 2025-10

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Summit Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicinal therapies to improve quality and duration of life for patients with serious unmet medical needs. The company is advancing ivonescimab (SMT112), a novel bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF, through multiple Phase 3 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors under license from Akeso. Summit emphasizes clinical development, regulatory filing strategies, and potential commercialization in its licensed territories while promoting patient- and caregiver-friendly treatment options.

📋 Description

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of the agreements associated with the Company’s commercial activities. • Draft and negotiate pricing, distribution, payer, and reimbursement agreements. • Support government program contracting, including Medicare and Medicaid. • Review, negotiate, and draft general Master Services Agreements and related documents. • Develop template agreements that support the Company’s commercial activities. • Advise on the legal structure of limited distribution networks for specialty drugs. • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws related to distribution practices. • Partner with commercial teams on reimbursement and assistance programs for medications. • Work with internal Compliance team to ensure contracts comply with applicable laws. • Establish and serve on relevant company committees to support commercial activities. • Provide legal advice for formulary placement and managed care agreements. • Monitor regulatory changes affecting pharmaceutical commercialization. • Provide training for internal stakeholders on legal topics related to commercialization.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and admitted to a US state bar in good standing. • Minimum of 8+ years of major law firm and/or in-house relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company. • Must have extensive independent contract negotiation and drafting experience in the pharmaceutical industry. • Strong understanding of contract law and commercial regulations and industry standards. • Experience supporting product launches in the pharmaceutical sector. • Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and industry codes impacting healthcare compliance laws and pharmaceutical manufacturers. • Precise drafting and strong legal analysis skills. • Ability to communicate complex legal issues to senior management and non-legal stakeholders. • Regulatory Knowledge and deep expertise in the Anti-Kickback statues, the Sunshine Act, and the Prescription Drug Marketing Act. • Excellent written and oral communication skills; professional manner. • Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment. • Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Actual compensation packages may vary based on skill set, experience, certifications, and location. • Total compensation may include bonus, stock, benefits, and variable compensation.