Senior Director, Head of External Manufacturing

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!

At Genmab, we are 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.

About the Role

Genmab is seeking a Senior Director, Head of External Manufacturing, to join the CMC Project & Portfolio Management team. The External manufacturing Team is part of CMC Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) which also includes the Early-Stage Development, Late-stage Development and Life-Cyle Management teams. In this newly established role, the Senior Director will be responsible for defining and executing Genmab’s global external manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities, global expansion plans, and regulatory expectations. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for the global external manufacturing network, ensuring reliable clinical and commercial supply through a robust, compliant, and scalable CMO landscape.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape Genmab’s External Manufacturing network and develop the team driving this effort.

The position reports to the Vice President, CMC Project & Portfolio Management, based in Genmab CMC Development and Manufacturing, Denmark.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global external manufacturing strategy, including long-term network design, sourcing strategy, and geographic footprint to support uninterrupted supply for clinical and commercial demands

• Establish, lead and develop the External Manufacturing team, including resource planning, recruitment, performance management, and capability building

• Own the oversight and governance of manufacturing CMOs, including performance management frameworks, business reviews, and escalation management

• Define, track, and drive CMO performance using key metrics (e.g., Schedule adherence, deviation rates, batch success rates, cost efficiency)

• Support negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and key commercial contracts in collaboration with Procurement, Commercial Supply Chain and Legal

• Lead/support strategic initiatives including CMO onboarding, tech transfers, PAI readiness, and life cycle management activities

• Partner with Quality to ensure GMP compliance, audit readiness, and successful regulatory inspections across all CMOs

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Early-Stage Development, Late-stage Development, Regulatory CMC, Quality and Commercial Supply Chain functions to drive alignment across development and lifecycle stages

• Travel is expected to be approximately 20-30 days per year

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field

• 15+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with significant experience in external manufacturing and CMO management

• Proven track record of managing global CMOs and delivering across clinical and commercial phases

• Strong understanding of global cGMP requirements

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization and engage senior leadership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English skills and ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

The proposed gross annual/hourly base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is:

The final salary offer will depend on several factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

When you join Genmab, you become a part of a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Pension
• Health insurance and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee support programs

Further details on compensation and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

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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