Summit Therapeutics

Manager Study Start Up

Summit Therapeutics · Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Posted 21 days ago

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This role has been open
21 days
Summit Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 28 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Summit Therapeutics's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Summit Therapeutics
moderate
18 stale, 3 reposted of 80 open
Hiring momentum
111 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Summit Therapeutics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Summit Therapeutics.

About this role

The Manager of Study Start Up at Summit Therapeutics will oversee the feasibility and site agreement processes for clinical programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves negotiating site agreements, managing relationships with clinical research sites, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate site activations and budget management. The manager will also provide updates on project status and financial information while leading a team to meet established goals.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration or related field
  • 5-7 years experience in feasibility, study start-up, clinical trial site agreements
  • Knowledge of clinical trial conduct, including multi-center, global trials
  • Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working cross functionally and with external providers

Nice to have

  • Global experience with site activation activities
  • Strong global negotiation and contract management skills
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to create budgets
  • Experience with site budgets on a global scale
  • Expertise in large, multi-site clinical trials

What you get

  • Pay range of $139,000 — $163,000 USD
  • Potential for bonus, stock, benefits and/or other variable compensation

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced and demanding environment may require strong stress management skills
  • Role involves significant negotiation responsibilities which may be challenging

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