Director, Training & Education, Medical Affairs

Summit Therapeutics Sub•Menlo Park, CA

10d•$200,000 - $235,000

About The Position

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 Summits mission of transforming patient outcomes through innovative therapies.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive global Medical Affairs training strategy aligned with Summits 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.
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.
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.