Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Director, Field Learning & Development
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and addressing unmet medical needs. The Director, Field Learning & Development is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of training programs for field sales teams, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and effectiveness of training initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end training curriculum, including new hire onboarding, disease-state/clinical content, competitive intelligence, advanced selling capabilities, and ongoing development programs
Lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative training solutions (in-person, virtual, digital, and blended learning)
Build frameworks that support product launches, market expansion, and evolving oncology/biotech treatment landscapes
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access and Commercial Operations to ensure all training programs reinforce brand strategy, scientific accuracy, and compliance requirements
Lead new hire brand training curriculum design, build, implementation
Partner with senior brand leaders to ensure curriculum alignment
Ensure all training content adheres to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Partner with senior sales leaders to ensure training effectiveness
Lead training in tactical and budget planning process for all therapeutic areas
Ensure field team effectiveness in new hire training responsibilities
Continuously evaluate FL&D Learning curriculums across brands to ensure effectiveness
Lead special projects including development and implementation of selling model, competency model and new hire curriculum
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including:
Minimum of 3+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience
Minimum of 5+ years of Commercial Learning leadership experience
Proven track record leading commercial training, field development, or sales effectiveness initiatives
Experience in oncology/hematology
Strong leadership experience in Oncology (Lung Cancer preferred) training including curriculum design and delivery
Strong understanding of clinical/scientific concepts, competitive landscapes, and oncology treatment paradigms
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior leaders, and manage complex cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and strategic planning skills
Demonstrated people leadership experience managing various levels of Learning professionals
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79BKey Investors
CARB-XEurofarmaBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $235M
2024-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Recent News
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