At Genmab, we're 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.

Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader

Genmab is seeking an experienced Compound Development Team Leader (CDTL) for our antibody product development programs. This is a leadership position within Genmab, accountable for driving the strategy and execution of 1-2 clinical stage development programs. This position will be based in Princeton, NJ US with partial remote work.

The CDTL will drive the development and execution of compound strategy(ies), working in close partnership with the Vice President, Program Development Team Lead, when applicable. The CDTL will lead a cross-functional, matrixed team(s) to deliver against the program strategy.

You will champion the program(s) at all levels of Genmab by providing clear communication, creative strategic approaches to development, and the ability to influence others.

This position reports to the Vice President, Program Development Team Lead.

Responsibilities
Construct asset development plans through BLA approval by leading cross-functional efforts to evaluate mechanistic rationale, available data, competitive landscape, opportunity, regulatory precedence, and clinical study designs that deliver value.
Partner with Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs leaders on the CDT to problem solve and drive key workstreams balancing risk acceptability and expeditious delivery
Direct and redirect cross-functional efforts, prioritize workstreams, and/or identify subteam needs to ensure deliverables are aligned with the "big picture"
Support the CDT by providing clear communication, eliminating obstacles, and driving efficiencies that enable on time delivery and promote effective Team performance
Drive LCM strategies that support future value of a late stage asset through LoE
Key contributor for all health authority engagements and externally facing efforts to "prepare the market" including publications, corporate communications, and advisory boards
Ensure CDT and Company goals are aligned across subteams and with individual team goals; coach and guide Team members and provide input on performance
Continuous evaluation of CDT performance, capabilities, and needs; work with functional line management to secure required resource for project success and to influence optimal team composition
Development Lead and face of Genmab for partnered programs ensuring development obligations within the collaboration are met, aligning on development strategy and driving joint decision making for the asset.
Lead presentation and discussion for all Stage Gate decisions, updates, and communications to governance and leadership teams, aligning with Joint governance decision making as needed.
Partner with Alliance Management on collaboration program requirements and communication needs.
Accountable for overall budget and project plan deliverables, working closely with Project Management Team members to ensure alignment on budget, resource, and timelines.
Partner with Project Management team member(s) to ensure execution against strategy, track progress, and communicate effectively within the team and organizationally.


Experience
Bachelor's degree in the life sciences is required; advanced degree is preferred
Minimum of 12 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
Leadership of a cross-functional oncology drug development team with working knowledge across multiple R&D functions (preclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC)
Clinical development experience required; late-stage clinical experience is preferred
Hands on BLA/NDA submission experience is preferred
Solid business acumen and understanding of financial concepts
Experience working within alliances or with collaboration partners
Strategic agility: ability to pivot a team based on emerging and/or incomplete data, business drivers, or competitive landscape
Independent ability to manage ambiguity and to translate the big picture into specific short- and long-term deliverables
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate across the organization without direct reporting authority
Excellent communication skills

This role is hybrid and requires you to be in the Princeton, NJ office 3x per week.

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

$198,750.00---$331,250.00

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 bonuses.

About You
You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
You are not afraid to 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

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