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Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Senior Manager, R&D Finance

Summit Therapeutics, Inc., Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029

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Location:

Menlo Park, CA / Princeton, NJ / Miami, FL ONSITE

About Summit Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life, extending potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. We build a team of world‑class professionals passionate about this mission, with core values of integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and a commitment to people.

Overview The Senior Manager of R&D Finance will provide rigorous analytics for executive‑level, high‑visibility projects while combining strategy and finance. This role supports a global organization and requires on‑site presence 4 days a week (Menlo Park, CA, Princeton, NJ, or Miami, FL).

Role and Responsibilities

Support long‑range plan processes for R&D functions and clinical trial planning

Identify and analyze risk and opportunity considerations and potential impact on valuation and returns

Develop and maintain KPI dashboard reporting for R&D

Build and support program‑level financial reporting

Support key R&D vendor contract negotiations from a finance perspective

Assist in the preparation of memos and presentations for senior leadership review

Perform frequent and complex ad hoc analytical assignments

Help drive continuous improvement within the finance organization to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance the flow of information to the business

All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, and Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field required

Minimum of 8+ years' experience, preferably in life sciences industries

Experience supporting R&D‑related finance responsibilities in a life sciences setting

Distinctive quantitative and modeling skills

Practical knowledge of financial theory and valuation methodologies

Excellent learning agility

Attention to detail with an 80/20 mindset

Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints

Strong Excel and financial systems experience (NetSuite / Adaptive preferred), with the ability to manipulate and interpret key financial data

Demonstrable experience prioritizing workload and managing multiple tight deadlines effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

Pay Range:

$174,000–$204,500 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors, including skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and work location. Variable compensation may include bonus, stock, benefits, and other applicable components.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses or agencies. All agencies must contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com for prior written authorization before referring candidates.

Senior level:

Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time |

Job function:

Finance and Accounting/Auditing |

Industries:

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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