Director, HR Business Partner

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Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people.

Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.

Location: Palo Alto, CA ONSITE

• Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  • HARMONi:
    Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR‑mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non‑squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.
  • HARMONi-3:
    Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first‑line metastatic NSCLC.
  • HARMONi-7:
    Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first‑line metastatic NSCLC.
• Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
  • HARMONi‑GI3:
    Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.

The HR Business Partner will act as a credible business‑oriented solution provider and trusted partner in relation to people, culture, and human resources needs. This role will be involved with hiring talent, employee experience, talent reviews and performance management, employee relations, and organizational design work for your respective functions. The HRBP takes responsibility for driving people outcomes and will be a doer, problem solver, team builder, and an effective communicator with a passion for excellence.

• Translate business challenges and strategic priorities into actionable tailored HR initiatives by developing and executing comprehensive strategy
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, participate in the recruitment process for specific roles (senior level) and make recommendations for hiring decisions
• Assist in developing onboarding plans and programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires. May co‑facilitate new employee onboarding program for new hires.
• Support performance management processes, including performance discussions and career development discussions.
• Partner with management on improving organizational effectiveness by analyzing departmental structures and evaluating options, studying resources, and ensuring optimal utilization, assessing team member engagement, morale and effectiveness and developing strategic action plans
• Proactively identify and address critical organizational and people issues and remove barriers impeding the success of the business.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Act as a trusted advisor and point of contact for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, and employment‑related matters. Provide guidance, support, and solutions for employee relations issues and conflict resolution
• Stay updated on employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; required.
• Must…