Summit Therapeutics, Inc. Logo

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Senior Analyst (R&D Finance/Accounting)

Posted 5 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA
117K-130K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA
117K-130K Annually
Senior level
Supports monthly close, R&D accounting, clinical trial accruals, CRO and investigator grant entries, and clinical site payments. Reviews invoices against agreements, maintains SOX controls, supports audits, prepares schedules, and ensures accurate financial reporting across Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies. The role collaborates with Clinical Operations and Study Start Up teams while improving processes, managing deadlines, and maintaining compliance.
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: 

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance, the Senior Analyst (R&D Accounting & Finance) role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance across the company.  

Role and Responsibilities: 

  • Support the Sr. Manager, Finance with the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, with a focus on continuous process improvement and reducing close timelines. 
  • Prepare and review high visibility CRO entries, Investigator Grant entries and other R&D entries, including those related to Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials. 
  • Own and review the accounting and financial tracking for clinical trial accruals across multiple Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the data is complete, accurate, and audit-compliant. 
  • Lead site payments process with 3rd party vendor clinical sites by reviewing and validating invoices against Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), working with the Clinical Operations and Study Start Up (SSU) teams and resolving any issues quickly and timely. 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams such as Clinical Operations and, SSU  to support strategic business objectives and ensuring the accuracy of financial information across Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies. 
  •  Maintain and monitor SOX controls related to operational accounting are completed on time and are working as intended. Proactively identify and escalate any control deficiencies. 
  • Assist with audit preparation by gathering needed documents, preparing schedules (PBCs), and responding to audit requests. 
  • All other duties as assigned. 

 

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting or related field preferred  
  • CPA or progress toward designation preferred 
  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in accounting  
  • Experience in the life sciences industry, with prior exposure to clinical study accruals strongly preferred 
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, SOX controls and month-end close procedures required 
  • Must be proficient in handling large-scale financial data using Excel and financial systems for accurate analysis and reporting 
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Demonstratable experience of working within a fast-paced finance function 
  • Demonstratable experience of prioritizing workload and managing multiple tight deadlines effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to forge strong internal and external working relationships, and the confidence to challenge information constructively 
  • Enthusiastic team player with an approachable manner and an ability to engage with colleagues across the business with a constructive and can-do attitude to deliver the successful completion of team outputs within required deadlines. 

 

 

 

 

This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency
$117,000$130,000 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.

Similar Jobs

8 Minutes Ago
Hybrid
Los Angeles, CA, USA
137K-257K Annually
Expert/Leader
137K-257K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Leads strategic relationships with approximately 20 global private equity clients and broker partners across the Midwest, South Central, and West. Drives submissions, new business, cross-selling, marketing initiatives, and growth across Liberty Mutual’s product lines. Acts as the primary client escalation point, coordinates cross-enterprise collaboration, communicates underwriting appetite, develops new relationships, and influences senior stakeholders. The role requires extensive insurance industry, underwriting, business development, leadership, and relationship-management experience.
2 Hours Ago
In-Office
147K-287K Annually
Senior level
147K-287K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
Lead global Field Applications Engineering engagements as primary technical liaison for key customers. Manage FAE teams, define system architecture and memory configurations, drive design wins, resolve integration and performance issues, and align cross-functional partners to enable revenue and customer adoption.
Top Skills: Artificial Intelligence ToolsCompute ArchitectureDatacenterDramHddMemorySsdStorage
2 Hours Ago
In-Office
143K-288K Annually
Senior level
143K-288K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
Own and grow a strategic global OEM account by executing account plans, building senior customer relationships, managing multi-product pipelines, forecasting accurately, achieving revenue and margin goals, identifying strategic opportunities, and representing customer needs internally. The role requires cross-functional influence, global account management, technical sales expertise, CRM discipline, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
Top Skills: Artificial Intelligence ToolsMS OfficeSalesforce

What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene

Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.

Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
  • Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account