Description

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!

Position Summary

The Global Medical Affairs Sr. Director will serve as the Global Medical Affairs Strategy Lead for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). This individual will be responsible for providing medical leadership and subject matter expertise in the development and execution of Global Medical Affairs strategic and tactical plans for HNSCC. The role will play a critical part in medical launch planning and execution, working in close alignment with the MASL and cross-functional partners. The position requires strong commercial aptitude and the ability to translate and align scientific and business objectives into actionable strategies and launch excellence experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) strategy for HNSCC, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

• Drive Global launch excellence for HNSCC assets, overseeing pre-launch planning, launch execution, and post-launch optimization.
  
• Co-lead Global Commercialization Team (GCT) to drive cross-functional alignment across medical, regulatory, market access, clinical development, and regional teams to ensure globally consistent launch strategy.
  
• Manage and mentor direct reports, including the Launch Lead, to ensure delivery of strategic and tactical priorities.
  
• Provide medical monitoring and oversight for Medical Affairs-led interventional and observational clinical trials in HNSCC.
  
• Serve as the medical and content expert for HNSCC across internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Lead the planning and execution of Global advisory boards and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagements in HNSCC.
  
• Represent the company at major global medical conferences and meetings relevant to HNSCC.
  
• Oversee HNSCC Areas of Interest for external collaborations and provide scientific input and strategic direction to the Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST) program in HNSCC.
  
• Contribute to Medical and Promotional Review Committees with HNSCC expertise.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (commercial, clinical development, HEOR, market access, medical communications) to ensure MA contribution to integrated launch and lifecycle strategies.
  
• Lead lifecycle management initiatives, including evidence generation and execution of Phase 3b/4 studies.
  
• Build strong network with thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and institutions in the HNSCC community to strengthen external partnerships.
  
• Support HEOR initiatives and market access strategies to demonstrate product value in HNSCC to payers and access decision-makers.
  

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD) preferred.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of medical affairs and/or clinical, or experience in oncology, with direct expertise in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) preferred.
  
• Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience, including successful pre-launch and launch within Oncology/Hematology or solid tumors such as Thoracic and HNSCC.
  
• Strong commercial aptitude with ability to align scientific and business objectives.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
  
• Proven track record in building, leading, and developing high-performing teams, with demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and manage talent to achieve strategic objectives in complex, fast-paced environments; Prior experience managing direct reports preferred.
  
• Collaborative leadership style with proven ability to build trusted partnerships across functions.
  
• Strong ability to interpret and articulate clinical and HEOR data.
  
• In-depth understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in Medical Affairs, R&D, and Commercial.
  
• Knowledge of evidence-based medicine, applied biostatistics, and health economics desirable.
  
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation expertise.
  
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time both nationally and internationally, including occasional weekends.
  

Work arrangement: This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%-40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

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

$253,440.00---$380,160.00

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
  

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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