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Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 day ago

Director, Field Learning & Development

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $237K/yr

10+ years exp

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

Commercial Learning leadershipOncology training experienceCurriculum designPharmaceutical sales experienceClinical/scientific conceptsStrategic planning skillsPeople leadershipExceptional communication

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.

Founded in 2003

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR

201-500 employees