About the role
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!
In line to support and execute on Genmab's 2030 vision, we are looking for an Associate Director for the R&D Strategic Initiatives. The R&D Strategic Initiatives (RDSI) team supports the continued build, strengthening and expansion of the Genmab R&D engine where innovation, AI and digital aspects are used as key aspects in the solutioning. You will join an energetic, dedicated team of Project Managers based across US, DK and NL.
The Associate Director, RDSI will report to Senior Director, Head of R&D Strategic Initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end project management for complex strategic initiatives, developing and executing project plans, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery against agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and drive integrated project plans across functions, ensuring cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners, where appropriate, to define project objectives, deliverables, governance, milestones, success criteria, resource requirements and implementation strategies.
• Drive project execution by leading cross-functional teams, proactively managing dependencies, resolving issues, removing barriers, and providing hands-on project leadership when needed to accelerate progress and deliver key milestones.
• Lead implementation planning and organizational change management activities to support successful adoption of new processes, capabilities, and ways of working, ensuring stakeholder engagement, readiness, and sustained business outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, identify and assess risks, issues, and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and provide timely updates and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Lead project governance activities, including preparation of executive presentations, steering committee materials, status reports, and recommendations for senior leadership
• Drive meetings, develop agendas, communicate meeting outcomes and track actions until completion.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear, timely communication of project plans, progress, risks, decisions, and key milestones across all levels of the organization.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment, promoting effective teamwork, shared accountability and successful project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner by facilitating strategic discussions, problem-solving, and decision-making to support project teams and senior leaders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen project delivery, governance, business processes, and cross-functional ways of working through continuous improvement, innovation, digital capabilities, and AI-enabled solutions.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in science or related area. Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred. Project Management certification is a plus
• At least 8 years of experience in biotech/pharma or related industry with 3+ years in project management
• Experience of working in cross-functional environment
• Proven track record in project management, demonstrating the ability to effectively plan, execute, and deliver complex R&D projects
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in leading teams, coordinating activities, and managing project resources.
• Excellent stakeholder, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic and Innovative mindset, with the ability to translate business objectives into executable plans while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and organizational impact.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading organizational change management and implementation activities to enable adoption of new processes, capabilities, or ways of working
Experience with AI-enabled projects or process improvement initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines in development (preferred).
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$160,880.00 - $241,320.00
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 discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.
When you join Genmab, you're joining a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness. Within the first year, regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for:
401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses
Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on role 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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