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Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 week ago

Director, Learning & Development

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and resolving serious unmet medical needs. They are seeking an experienced Director of Learning and Development to lead training and talent development efforts, ensuring impactful development opportunities for employees across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Design and maintain standardized training curricula for enterprise systems and digital tools, which includes a comprehensive, scalable learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical industry

Partner with IT and Process Owners to translate system functionality into role-based training content and support system implementation upgrades and releases

Understand Summit processes and workflows and adapt training to ensure new managers know how to operate and lead within Summit

Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies, including digital, instructor-led, blended, and microlearning formats

Oversee and continuously improve the new hire onboarding and integration experience to ensure early engagement, role clarity, and cultural alignment

Collaborates with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and functional leads to ensure onboarding programs are tailored to functional needs while maintaining consistency and compliance

Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization

Manage the Summit University SharePoint platform, creating and updating learning modules and resources in collaboration with functional teams

Work with HR Business Partners and Functional Leaders to develop clear, competency-based career ladders for each functional area, providing employees with pathways for growth and development

Analyze HR metrics (e.g., performance, retention, engagement, skill gaps) to identify learning needs and prioritize training initiatives

Develop KPIs to measure learning impact, effectiveness, and ROI, and report regularly to executive leadership. Adjust content and delivery methods as needed to optimize learning outcomes

Design, implement, and evaluate training programs covering leadership development, compliance, technical skills, soft skills, and cross-functional capabilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Compliance, Commercial, R&D) to ensure role-specific training meets both business and regulatory needs

Stays informed about the latest trends in professional education

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adult EducationOrganizational PsychologyLearning Management SystemsPharmaceutical ExperienceData AnalysisLeadership DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsContinuous LearningSoft Skills

Required

Master's degree in Adult Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field

A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector required

Strong software skills

Proven experience using HR data and metrics to inform L&D strategy and drive measurable outcomes

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning platforms (course delivery, user management, tracking and reporting, certification and compliance, content management, accessibility and integration)

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

An analytical mindset with experience using data to guide decisions and demonstrate impact

Benefits

Bonus

Stock

Benefits

Other applicable variable compensation

Company

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.

Founded in 2003

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR

201-500 employees