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Director, Training & Education, Medical Affairs

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 Summit's 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 U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the HARMONi clinical trial setting.

Position Summary

Summit Therapeutics is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Training & Education to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global Medical Affairs training programs with a specific focus on field medical teams. This role will ensure that medical affairs personnel are equipped with the scientific, clinical, and compliance knowledge necessary to support Summit's mission of transforming patient outcomes through innovative therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement a comprehensive global Medical Affairs training strategy aligned with Summit's product lifecycle and scientific and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Medical Communications, Clinical Development, Health Economics and Outcome Research, Regulatory, Commercial and Compliance) to ensure training content reflects current data and strategic priorities.
• Lead the creation of onboarding programs for new Medical Affairs team members, ongoing education for existing staff, and clinical updates upon new data generation.
• Develop and deliver training modules on disease state, product knowledge, scientific engagement, and compliance.
• Utilize adult learning principles and modern instructional design (e.g., microlearning, e‑learning, workshops).
• Oversee vendor selection and management for outsourced training content or platforms.
• Develop internal champions within the medical affairs team who can support education, updates to knowledge, and mentorship.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Field Medical teams to identify educational gaps and develop tailored learning solutions.
• Serve as a liaison with external experts to co‑develop scientific content when appropriate.

Measurement & Optimization

• Establish KPIs and metrics to assess training effectiveness and impact and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Continuously refine programs based on feedback, performance data, and evolving scientific landscape.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences or healthcare‑related field.
• Experience with oncology therapies.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or related pharmaceutical industry roles.
• Prior training or education experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with LMS platforms and digital learning tools.
• Experience in global or multi‑regional training programs.
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into engaging educational content.

The pay range for this role is $200,000–$235,000 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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