At Genmab, we're committed to building extra(not)ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

The Role

As part of our expanding US Medical Affairs team, Genmab is seeking a Director, US Medical Affairs Strategy & Operations. The Director will support the US Medical Affairs Leadership Team across both hematology and solid tumors. They will play a pivotal role in strategic operations across the US market, including product launches & development efforts, leadership meetings & team culture, maintaining fiscal responsibility & advancing innovation.

This is a hybrid role that requires being onsite in Princeton, NJ 60% of the time

Responsibilities

• Act as a key advisor to the VP and Head of US Medical Affairs, the US Medical Affairs Leadership Team (US Medical Strategy, US Field), and other senior leaders within the organization. Represent US Medical Affairs in external and internal forums, enhancing the visibility and impact of the organization.


• Work closely with other departments, including Global Medical, Commercialization, R&D, Finance and Human Resources, to ensure alignment and integration of US Medical Affairs strategies across the organization. Partner closely with our alliance partners to advance objectives. Facilitate effective decision-making and operational planning.


• Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives within US Medical Affairs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope and budget. Ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation to meet strategic goals.


• Oversee day-to-day operations within US Medical Affairs, ensuring smooth and efficient function. Provide insights and guidance on strategic decisions and operational challenges.


• Manage the operational planning, including process documentation, improvement initiatives, and the execution of key medical affairs activities. Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communication to enhance project outcomes and organizational synergy.


• Partner with the US Medical Affairs leadership team to ensure high performance team culture and talent development.


• Monitor and manage the budget and resources of US Medical Affairs, ensuring optimal allocation and fiscal responsibility. Partner with Finance leads in delivering budget forecasts and reports.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of executive-level experience, with extensive project management experience in a medical or commercial operations area within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical sector.


• Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record of strategic planning & execution and collaboration across departments.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present information.


• Strong understanding of commercialization and corporate governance processes.


• Experience & proven ability to influence a high performing leadership team & drive culture and team building initiatives


• Ability to challenge status quo, drive change & implement efficient practices, working collaboratively across a matrixed organization


• Advanced degree in medical sciences or a related field is strongly preferred.


• Proficient in MS Office and program management software.


• Willingness to travel 30% of the time.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is highly motivated, confident, and driven, with a strong project leadership background and the ability to work strategically across various departments. This role requires a proactive approach to management and the ability to effectively manage change, risks, and resources.

This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact the long-term success of Genmab by supporting our mission to improve the lives of cancer patients through innovative medical strategies.

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

$206,250.00---$343,750.00

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment


• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving


• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds


• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team


• You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative


• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)


• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

Locations

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you're in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab's vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website .

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Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab's policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.