New · posted Oct 31
Summit Therapeutics · Biotechnology
Sr. Clinical Data Scientist
- Palo Alto, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
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:
Summit is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Clinical Data Scientist to join our growing team. This role will be instrumental in advancing our technology-enabled and data-driven clinical data review and study monitoring strategy through automation, analytics, and cross-functional data support.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in R and/or Python and apply these skills across clinical data domains to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and elevate data quality. A strong focus on workflow optimization, coupled with a passion for implementing technical solutions in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment, will be essential for success.
What you need
Required
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years Pharmaceutical/Biotech programming experience.
- Proficiency in R or Python, and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Shiny, Spotfire, Tableau) and R packages
- Understanding of EDC and clinical trial processes
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate non-technical requirements into technical solutions
- The ability to work well under pressure and shift priorities, both as a team leader and as a team member.
- Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written.
Preferrednice to have
- Experience with maintaining data visualization systems
- Experience with Github
- Prior experience in oncology or complex therapeutic areas
- Ability to proactively identify and address project uncertainties to minimize risk.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
This is the pay for this position
Pay Transparency
$148,000—$188,000 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.
What you'll do
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop clinical study reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using R or Python.
- Partner closely with the Data Management team to implement data-monitoring or reconciliation listings and edit checks that support ongoing data review.
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations to generate study metrics and identify potential site-level risks.
- Communicate requirements clearly with vendors, author and curate specs, and ensure the results delivered by vendors.
- Perform data wrangling and data processing in R/Python to support the summarization and interpretation of clinical trial data.
- Build ETL pipelines in a Windows environment to automate clinical data workflows and streamline clinical programming activities.
- Develop and maintain reusable R packages for data cleaning, transformation, and validation.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation and specs for all programming activities.
Pay and benefits
$148,000 – $188,000 a year
Employer providedBonus
Stock
Benefits
Where you'll work
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About Summit Therapeutics
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:
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Job intelligence
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Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 14% above the US median for Clinical Data Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US7 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $148,000 | — | $188,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $132,500 | $148,000 | $159,500 |
This role: Summit Therapeutics's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Data Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Data Management
The general path across 29 open Clinical Data Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Summit Therapeutics's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 31 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct7
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Lab testing and methods2
- Data and digital systems2
- GMP and compliance1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
Company hiring pulse
Summit Therapeutics on Regulatory Jobs
- 7
- Open roles
- 7
- Distinct roles
- 3
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory3 43%
- Quality2 29%
- Clinical2 29%
By level
- Director4 57%
- Manager2 29%
- Senior & Principal1 14%
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Sr. Clinical Data Scientist at Summit Therapeutics
Open until filled. $148K–$188K a year, employer provided.