Director, Learning & Development

*Position will be located on-site in Miami FL (preferred) OR Princeton NJ*

About Summit:

Ivonescimab known as SMT112 is a novel potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody combining the effects of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis effects associated with blocking VEGF into a single molecule. Ivonescimab displays unique cooperative binding to each of its intended targets with multifold higher affinity when in the presence of both PD-1 and VEGF.

Summit has begun its clinical development of ivonescimab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with three active Phase III trials:

• HARMONi is a Phase III clinical trial which intends to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who have progressed after treatment with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI (e.g. osimertinib).
• HARMONi-3 is a Phase III clinical trial which is designed to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
• HARMONi-7 is a Phase III clinical trial which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy that is not approved by any regulatory authority in Summits license territories including the United States and Europe. Ivonescimab was approved for marketing authorization in China in May 2024. Ivonescimab was granted Fast Track designation by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the HARMONi clinical trial setting.

Overview of Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Learning and Development (L&D) to lead our training and talent development efforts across the organization. This individual will report to the VP of HR and play a key role in shaping the learning culture at Summit ensuring employees at all levels from new hires to senior leaders have access to meaningful and impactful development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult education organizational psychology and a proven ability to translate HR data and trends into actionable learning strategies. This role is critical to enhancing workforce performance improving onboarding and integration processes and supporting our broader people and culture goals in a dynamic fast moving biotech environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive scalable learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical industry.
• 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.

Experience Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Masters 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.
• 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.

The pay range for this role is $200000-$220000 annually. 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.

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