Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (contract)

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

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics Sub, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment efforts in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, building relationships with hiring leaders, and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in biotech/pharma recruiting and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with 4+ years in Biotech/Pharma.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute Talent Acquisition programs, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes and manage requisitions using the ATS.
• Enhance employer branding to attract top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

TA systems

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Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (contract)

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 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 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 not yet approved by regulatory authorities in Summit’s license territories, including the United States and Europe. It was approved for marketing in China in May 2024 and has received Fast Track designation by the US FDA for the HARMONi trial.

Overview of Role:

The Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition will serve as a full-lifecycle senior recruiter, supporting strategic initiatives and projects. The role requires building effective relationships with hiring leaders, candidates, and vendors, and succeeding in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support and execute Talent Acquisition programs, such as candidate experience, global processes, referral programs, and onboarding.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Manage requisitions using the ATS to track, update, and manage candidates.
• Understand hiring needs and develop strategic sourcing and hiring plans in partnership with hiring managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Support and lead executive searches, overseeing external search partners as needed.
• Understand company compensation, benefits, and value proposition to attract top talent.

Reporting & Projects:

• Support talent acquisition strategy alignment with organizational goals.
• Enhance employer branding to attract top talent.
• Utilize social media and marketing channels for recruitment.
• Manage talent acquisition dashboards and reports, ensuring data accuracy.
• Track KPIs and recruitment metrics, providing insights for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with 4+ years in Biotech/Pharma.
• Experience closing candidates and negotiating compensation packages.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and best practices.
• Ability to analyze metrics and build reports.
• Familiarity with TA systems and data governance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with at least 2 years of people management experience.

The pay range for this role is $75-$85/hour, with actual compensation based on various factors including experience and location. Summit does not accept referrals from employment agencies without prior authorization.