--- title: 'Medical Writer, Medical Communications & Publications at Summit Therapeutics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/medical-writer-medical-communications-publications-summit-therapeutics-palo-alto-mq4p6tvcrxnt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-30' --- # Medical Writer, Medical Communications & Publications at Summit Therapeutics - **Company:** Summit Therapeutics - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA - **Compensation:** $145k–$185k - **Posted:** 2026-10-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/summittherapeutics/jobs/4462175009 ## Job description 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 Medical Writer, Medical Communications & Publications will be responsible for developing high-quality scientific and medical communications that support the dissemination of clinical data and the medical strategy. This role will lead and support the development of scientific publications and other Medical Affairs deliverables, translating complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, and balanced scientific narratives. The Medical Writer will collaborate closely with Medical Strategy Directors, Medical Training, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and other cross-functional partners, as well as external investigators, authors, and medical communications agencies when relevant. ## Responsibilities - Develop Medical Affairs materials, including slide decks, data summaries, FAQs, field medical resources, and internal scientific training materials. - Support the development of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, oral presentations, and other publication deliverables from concept through submission and publication. - Partner with Medical Affairs colleagues to execute global publication plans and scientific communication strategies. - Translate complex clinical trial results and scientific information into clear, accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous communications. - Conduct literature reviews and synthesize published and emerging scientific data to support publications and Medical Affairs initiatives. - Work directly with investigators, external authors, and internal subject-matter experts to facilitate content development, review, revision, and approval. - Review clinical data, tables, figures, statistical outputs, and source materials to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency. - Coordinate publication and medical communication activities with internal teams and external agencies, ensuring projects meet agreed-upon timelines and quality standards. - Maintain consistency of scientific language, data presentation, and key scientific messages across Medical Affairs communications. - Ensure publication activities follow applicable standards and ethical principles, including Good Publication Practice (GPP) and ICMJE recommendations. - Support congress-related Medical Affairs activities and the timely communication of new clinical and scientific data. ## Requirements - Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or equivalent) preferred. - 6+ years of relevant experience in medical writing, scientific communications, publications, Medical Affairs, or a related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, or medical communications environment. - Demonstrated experience developing scientific communication or medical publication materials. - Strong understanding of clinical research and demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate clinical trial data. - Prior experience in oncology. - Familiarity with publication standards and authorship guidelines, including GPP and ICMJE. - Excellent scientific writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to scientific accuracy, detail, consistency, and appropriate referencing. - Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, clinical data, tables, figures, and statistical outputs. - Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment. This is the pay for this position Pay Transparency $145,000—$185,000 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 recruiting@smmttx.com 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. ## About Summit Therapeutics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel bispecific antibody therapies, with its lead candidate ivonescimab targeting PD-1 and VEGF for multiple solid tumors. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: SMMT) - **Headquarters**: Miami, Florida, USA (with additional offices in Palo Alto, CA; Princeton, NJ; Oxford, UK; and Dublin, Ireland) - **Founded**: 2003 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on the company website; the company was founded in 2003. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Biopharmaceuticals / Oncology - **Target customers**: B2B (healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers) with a focus on resolving serious unmet medical needs in oncology - **Mission statement**: "To resolve serious, unmet medical needs for the betterment of overall human health." [smmttx.com](https://smmttx.com/company/about-us/default.aspx) ## Products & Services - **Ivonescimab (SMT112)**: A novel, potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody targeting both PD-1 and VEGF. It is designed to combine immunotherapy (PD-1 blockade) with anti-angiogenesis (VEGF blockade) into a single molecule. Currently being studied in several global Phase 3 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), colorectal cancer (CRC), and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Licensed from Akeso, Inc. (HKEX: 9926.HK) for territories including the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. [smmttx.com](https://smmttx.com/pipeline/default.aspx) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately $2.7 billion (as of recent data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-therapeutics) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $705,000 (reported). The company is pre-commercialization and heavily investing in R&D. Total funding raised since IPO (2015) is not disclosed, but the company has a strong cash position from equity offerings. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Akeso, Inc. (key licensing partner for ivonescimab). The company is publicly traded with institutional and retail investors. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 72.5% year-over-year to 244 employees. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-therapeutics) - Multiple global Phase 3 trials actively recruiting (HARMONi, HARMONi-3, HARMONi-7, HARMONi-GI3, ILLUMINE). - Over 4,000 patients have been treated with ivonescimab across all clinical trials globally. [smmttx.com](https://smmttx.com/pipeline/default.aspx) - Achieved Great Place to Work® Certification. [smmttx.com](https://smmttx.com/careers/careers-overview/default.aspx) ## Competitive Advantages - **Novel Mechanism**: Ivonescimab is a first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting both PD-1 and VEGF simultaneously, potentially offering superior efficacy and fewer side effects compared to combination therapies. - **Speed and Execution**: The company emphasizes "high-speed execution in commercialization" and has rapidly initiated multiple Phase 3 trials. - **Global Reach**: Licensed territories cover major markets (U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, Middle East, Africa) with a strong partner (Akeso) in the rest of the world. - **Strong Balance Sheet**: With a $2.7B market cap and public listing, the company has access to capital markets to fund its pipeline. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Advancing ivonescimab through Phase 3 clinical trials across multiple solid tumor indications (NSCLC, CRC, HNSCC), with the goal of regulatory approval and commercialization. - **Future direction**: Expanding the pipeline into additional solid tumors and leveraging the bispecific platform for future therapies. The company is focused on becoming a leading oncology player. - **Near-term milestones**: Data readouts from ongoing Phase 3 trials, potential regulatory submissions, and building commercial infrastructure. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The company has achieved Great Place to Work® Certification, indicating a positive, supportive, and fulfilling work environment. Core values include Commitment to People, Integrity, Passion for Excellence, Purposeful Urgency, Accountability, and Collaboration. [smmttx.com](https://smmttx.com/careers/careers-overview/default.aspx) - **Work Environment**: Fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere focused on innovation and collaboration. The company emphasizes "making a significant difference in patients’ lives." - **Benefits (U.S.)**: - 401(k) with 6% employer match - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with 15% discount up to the annual federal limit - Flexible Spending Account - Commuter Benefit - Onsite lunch provided - **Benefits (U.K.)**: - Private Medical Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Life Assurance Policy - Company Pension Contributions - ESPP - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but multiple office locations suggest a hybrid or on-site presence is expected for many roles. - **Open Roles**: 25 active job postings (as of recent data) including Senior Director of Sales Operations, Clinical Scientists, Medical Science Liaisons, and Drug Product MSAT roles. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/summitherrapeutics) - **Headcount Growth**: 72.5% year-over-year growth signals a scaling organization with opportunities for career advancement. ## Sources 1. [smmttx.com - About Us](https://smmttx.com/company/about-us/default.aspx) 2. [smmttx.com - Investor Relations Overview](https://www.smmttx.com/overview/default.aspx) 3. [smmttx.com - Pipeline](https://smmttx.com/pipeline/default.aspx) 4. [smmttx.com - Careers Overview](https://smmttx.com/careers/careers-overview/default.aspx) 5. [linkedin.com - Summit Therapeutics Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-therapeutics) 6. 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