Summit Therapeutics, Inc. Logo

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Associate, Regulatory Affairs

Reposted 3 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA, USA
97K-114K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA, USA
97K-114K Annually
Entry level
Supports regulatory activities for oncology drug development and clinical studies, including CTA, IND, BLA, NDA, and ex-US submissions. Coordinates submission preparation, review, approval workflows, health-authority interactions, regulatory timelines, trackers, archives, and responses. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, CROs, regulatory operations, and subject-matter experts while escalating risks and maintaining accurate documentation under the guidance of a Regulatory Affairs Lead.
The summary above was generated by AI

About Summit:

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. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.

Summit’s team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit’s clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including:

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

  • HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.

  • HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

  • HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

  • HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.

Overview of Role:

The Associate of Regulatory Affairs will support the day-to-day regulatory activities of assigned projects. These assigned projects include support of preparation and compilation of submissions for regulatory agencies, clinical studies, coordination of regulatory submission processes and maintenance of submission timelines, regulatory tracking tools, archives, and infrastructure, as assigned.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Provide support of molecule and study-level regulatory activities, including clinical trial application (CTA) and IND submissions, review and approval of investigator document packages and associated FDA submissions, and manage other regulatory aspects of the studies as necessary under direction of the Regulatory Affairs Lead.
  • Prepare and coordinate routine and lifecycle submissions and related activities under the guidance of the RA Lead
  • Support development of regulatory content for BLA, NDA and/or ex-US marketing applications
  • Prepare and communicate regulatory status, timelines, risks, and action items to the RA lead and cross-functional study team.
  • Maintain trackers for health-authority requests, responses, commitments, and due dates; coordinate subject-matter expert input under RA lead supervision.
  • Collaborate with the Project Team representatives in the planning of regulatory documents, including Health Authority Meetings and responses to Health Authority queries
  • Coordinate the review, finalization, and approval workflows for regulatory submissions
  • Maintain accurate regulatory and, where applicable, ethics submission and approval trackers for assigned studies
  • Maintain regulatory archives in collaboration with Regulatory Operations
  • Support global regulatory submissions and strategic planning as applicable
  • All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

  • BA/BS degree in the biological or health related sciences required
  • Relevant (bio) pharmaceutical industry experience, including experience in regulatory affairs
  • Foundational understanding of the drug-development process and applicable regulatory concepts, including FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice; willingness to develop knowledge of ex-U.S. requirements.
  • Proficient in written, oral, and interpersonal communications in English
  • Ability to work in close collaboration with cross-functional colleagues
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned work within established timelines.
  • Experience interacting with CROs in the management of ex-US CTAs towards clinical trial activations preferred as well as ex-US Health Authority interactions, meetings etc.
  • Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel), experience using electronic document management systems, and document review tools desirable
  • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to complete assigned work with appropriate guidance and escalate questions or risks promptly.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment.

This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency
$97,000$114,000 USD

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

HQ

Summit Therapeutics, Inc. Menlo Park, California, USA Office

Menlo Park, CA, United States

Summit Therapeutics, Inc. Palo Alto, California, USA Office

1000 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304 1019

Similar Jobs

7 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
146K-194K Annually
Expert/Leader
146K-194K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Software • Biotech
Lead and define global regulatory strategy for diagnostics and medical devices, drive international submissions and commercialization, ensure compliance and inspection readiness, influence regulatory policy, support executive decision-making, and modernize regulatory processes and systems.
Top Skills: CapCliaFda 21 CfrFda 21 Cfr Part 11Fda 21 Cfr Part 50Fda 21 Cfr Part 54Fda 21 Cfr Part 56GdprHipaaIch E6 (Gcp)Iso 13485Iso 14971Iso 15189Iso 20916IvddIvdrNext-Generation Sequencing (Ngs)NysdohUk Mdr 2002
20 Days Ago
In-Office
South San Francisco, CA, USA
120K-223K Annually
Senior level
120K-223K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech
Provide regulatory support and lead Commercial Medical Legal Regulatory Review Committees (CMLRs) for assigned products. Interpret and apply FDA and Roche policies to develop and approve promotional and disease-state materials, support FDA correspondence, advise commercial leadership on marketing strategy and labeling, and manage compliance, audits, and cross-functional regulatory activities.
26 Days Ago
Hybrid
South San Francisco, CA, USA
198K-257K Annually
Expert/Leader
198K-257K Annually
Expert/Leader
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Support clinical regulatory strategy and execution for assigned programs: prepare and manage INDs and submissions, develop meeting materials, provide regulatory guidance to cross‑functional teams, ensure compliance, identify risks, monitor regulatory intelligence, and improve regulatory processes.

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account