Director, Learning & Development
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Director of Learning and Development (L&D) to lead our training and talent development efforts across the organization with a focus on systems and process. This individual will be responsible for designing, delivering and sustaining scalable, role-based training frameworks that integrates traditional learning and development with software, process and enterprise training. This role 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.
Requirements
- Master’s 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
