Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (contract)

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition to oversee full-cycle recruiting and strategic initiatives. The role involves enhancing candidate experience, managing recruitment processes, and building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive recruiting experience, particularly in the biotech sector, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in full lifecycle recruiting, with 4+ years in biotech/pharma.
• Experience negotiating complex offers and understanding employment laws.
• Strong analytical skills, stakeholder relationship management, and leadership experience (minimum 2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition programs and improve candidate experience.
• Manage requisitions and partner with hiring managers.
• Lead executive searches and develop sourcing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (contract)

About Summit
Ivonescimab, known as SMT112, is a novel, potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody combining immunotherapy via PD-1 blockade with anti-angiogenesis effects by blocking VEGF. It exhibits unique cooperative binding with higher affinity when both targets are present.

Summit has initiated clinical development of Ivonescimab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with three active Phase III trials:

• HARMONi: Evaluates Ivonescimab with chemotherapy versus placebo plus chemotherapy in EGFR-mutated NSCLC post-3rd gen EGFR TKI treatment.
• HARMONi-3: Compares Ivonescimab with chemotherapy versus pembrolizumab with chemotherapy in first-line metastatic NSCLC.
• HARMONi-7: Assesses Ivonescimab monotherapy versus pembrolizumab in high PD-L1 expression metastatic NSCLC.

Ivonescimab remains investigational outside China, where it was approved in May 2024, and has FDA Fast Track designation for HARMONi.

Role Overview
The Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition will manage full-cycle recruiting, support strategic initiatives, and build strong relationships with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition programs, improve candidate experience, and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Manage requisitions, partner with hiring managers, and understand compensation packages.
• Lead executive searches and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with organizational needs.

Reporting & Projects

• Implement talent acquisition strategies, support employer branding, and utilize social media channels.
• Manage dashboards, KPIs, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in full lifecycle recruiting, with 4+ years in biotech/pharma.
• Experience negotiating complex offers and understanding employment laws.
• Strong analytical skills, stakeholder relationship management, and leadership experience (minimum 2+ years).

Pay range: $75-$85/hour, based on experience and location.

Summit does not accept agency referrals without prior approval.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and IT