Director of Learning and Development at Summit Therapeutics, leading training and talent development efforts in biotechnology. Responsible for enhancing workforce performance and meeting regulatory needs.
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
Requirements
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.
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.
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