Director, Clinical Research

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.

The Role

The position serves as a key role in contributing to the scientific and medical expertise in a therapeutic area leading one or more clinical trials for one or more compounds in various stages of clinical development.   This may include clinical trial and program implementation, and oversight of all aspects of clinical development working closely with the Medical Director/Medical Compound Lead and cross-functionally to effectively implement the global development strategy.  In addition, this individual may be responsible for a program and the management of Clinical Research Scientists.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the program strategy for assigned trials/compounds and participate in the development of the clinical development plan (CDP)
• Author components and key reviewer of clinical and regulatory documents, annual safety updates, and registration dossiers (ie, protocol, ICF, IB, annual safety updates, study reports, regulatory submissions [Briefing documents, IND, Clinical dossiers] to support registration and commercialization of the compound(s)
• Participate in the development of case report forms (eCRFs), eCRFs completion guidelines, and provide scientific support for other key data management deliverables (e.g. database lock activities).
• Lead the development of the medical data review plan (MDRP), perform ongoing data review, and summarize efficacy and safety data for interpretation/analysis
• Provide medical input for country/site selection, feasibility assessment and engage in KOL interaction
• Prepare, coordinate and/or participate in internal/external committee meetings including presentation preparation (ie, Dose Escalation Committee, DMC, Steering Committee, and Safety Committees)
• Participate in the development and review of study plans and serve as a liaison to project teams and CROs
• Prepare presentations for Investigator meetings, CRO/CRA training, SIVs as warranted
• Provide input for the development of publications in coordination with Scientific Communications
• Provides scientific and clinical leadership for Clinical Research Scientists including matrix management responsibilities as applicable

Requirements

• PhD, Pharm D, MS or equivalent degree preferably within the medical, biological, pharmaceutical science or related discipline 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research with at least 6 or more years of drug development experience
• Prior oncology/hematology drug development experience required
• Proven skills from working in a project oriented matrixed team environment
• Proficiency in leading teams and activities
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal (communication) skills
• Ability to travel, as needed

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

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed 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 guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website. 

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Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.