Associate Director, R&D Strategic Initiative

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

The Role

Are you inspired by working in a company with ambitious goals? Our vision is by 2030, Genmab’s knock-your-socks-off “KYSO” antibody medicines are transforming the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases. Do you want to work in a global team focusing on innovation and bringing new capabilities to strengthen and expand the Genmab R&D engine? And do you want to work in a company that fosters a strong company culture? Then this might be an exciting career opportunity for you.

In line to support and execute on Genmab´s 2030 vision, we are looking for an experienced Associate Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives to support the project portfolio.

About The Department

The R&D Strategic Initiatives team supports the continued build, strengthening and expansion of the Genmab R&D engine. The projects are anchored within the R&D&T leadership team, and this role will thus have large exposure to senior management. You will join a small, energetic, dedicated team of Enterprise Project Managers based across US, DK and NL, part of our R&D Operations department.

The position will report to the Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the relevant Enterprise Project Board Executive/Sponsor, the Global Head of Portfolio & Project Management, Head of R&D Ops and other cross functional leaders including those in Technical Operations – to define, align and deliver on strategic project objectives that support enterprise priorities:
• Drive the planning and execution of strategic initiatives within Technical Operations and beyond, including R&D and enterprise-wide priorities. Ensure alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and resource constraints.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals across R&D, Tech Ops and enabling functions.
• Establish and lead appropriate governance structures to monitor progress, manage risks, and drive informed decision-making. Represent projects at governance forums, including the R&D Leadership Team and Steering Committees.
• Drive the cross functional project team to execute the project plan to meet/exceed the operational goals by providing project management and team leadership.
• Establish appropriate project governance to ensure overview and communication of progress and status tracking and to represent the project team at relevant governance meetings
• Establish and foster a high-performance team culture and efficient team dynamics
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and implement contingency plans. Transform challenges into growth opportunities for the team and organization.
• Manage project information, documentation, and team communications to ensure timely and accurate communication of project strategy and operational status for review at relevant governance bodies and with other stakeholders.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication across all levels of the organization, including preparation of documentation and updates for governance bodies and stakeholders.
• Serve as a culture carrier, modeling Genmab’s core values and promoting an inclusive, growth-minded environment that supports both team and individual success
• Contribute to the evolution of enterprise project management tools and methodologies in collaboration with the R&D Strategic Initiatives team. Champion scalable, efficient project management practices across the organization.
  
  

Requirements

• You have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business Management. Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company is required
• 5+ years PM experience managing global cross-functional project management, including process improvement / change projects / innovation
• You could have previous experience from consulting
  
  

Moreover, You Meet The Following Personal Requirements

• You are well-organized and have a structured mindset
• You are detail oriented with a marked ability to see the bigger picture
• You are proactive in identifying improvements and efficiencies and able to communicate with your stakeholders across the organization and business areas.
• You are resilient, determined, accurate and deliver as committed.
• You are a team player but can also work independently
• You have demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and influence teams without formal authority is required.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior leadership.
• You thrive in a dynamic setting, handling multiple concurrent tasks
  
  

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You can 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 maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our 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 to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. 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 international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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