Vice President, Head of Global Translational Medicine & Research

Role Summary

Genmab is seeking a dynamic, inspirational and science-driven people leader to head our Global Translational Medicine & Research team. This is a unique opportunity to drive translational impact across a diversified pipeline of antibody formats, mechanisms of action, and indications.

Responsibilities

• Lead global TM&R efforts supporting translational strategies, planning, data generation, and insight delivery across all stages of development
• Oversee the development and implementation of biological mechanisms into actionable hypotheses to guide translational strategies that inform trial design, dose optimization, patient selection/stratification, combinations, efficacy monitoring and drive data-driven decision-making
• Conduct recurrent reviews of translational strategies across the portfolio to refine strategic and tactical approaches based on emerging data, medical need, and changes in the treatment landscape
• Support data contextualization for regulatory submissions, publications, and scientific communications
• Review and approve integration of translational content into regulatory applications including INDs, BLAs, Clinical Study Protocols and Reports, and other regulatory documents; represent TM&R across internal governance bodies and external collaborations
• Champion the application of novel technologies to inform decision-making and enable compound differentiation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement AI/ML models for translational insight generation to optimize and accelerate asset development
• Contribute to building foundational knowledge across formats, targets, and safety profiles

External engagement

• Actively engage with key opinion leaders, technology companies, foundations to advance translational initiatives
• Oversee scientific writing, ensuring high-quality contributions to patents, regulatory documentation, publications, and external presentations across the portfolio
• Present Genmab’s translational science at global conferences, expert panels, and in collaboration with academic institutions
• Participate in patient advocacy groups and support initiatives to advance patient engagement

Team development

• Strategically plan workforce capabilities and enable a high-performing global team
• Promote scientific and leadership development through targeted training and mentoring
• Drive employee engagement and well-being, leveraging insights from engagement surveys and continuous feedback
• Foster a culture that emphasizes scientific rigor, productivity, and collaboration
• Create a supportive and inclusive workspace that encourages diverse ideas and perspectives

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Immunology, Oncology, Molecular Biology)
• 15-20+ years of drug development experience in biotech/pharma, with demonstrated leadership in translational science or biomarker strategy
• Strong track record of influencing drug development decisions from preclinical to late-stage programs
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and fostering global collaboration
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to scientific excellence, strong work ethics, and a passion for translational studies to serve as an inspiration to the team