Vice President, Head of Global Translational Medicine

The Role As the Vice President, Head of Translational Medicine & Research, you will lead a global organization of 60+ scientists based in the US and the Netherlands. The team spans a broad spectrum of capabilities (including a translational lab in NL) and plays a pivotal role in shaping translational strategies from discovery through late-stage clinical development.The Global Head of Translational Medicine & Research (TM&R) will report to the Head of Translational & Quantitative Sciences. You will represent TM&R on the Translational & Quantitative Sciences Leadership Team and be responsible for:Providing scientific and strategic direction for the delivery of comprehensive pre-clinical and clinical translational data packages and derived insights, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standardsAdvancing biomarker strategies and applying insights to clinical development.Driving innovation, scientific excellence, and team development.Acting as an ambassador of Genmab science in both internal and external forums.This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate, high profile, high-impact translational team, and work in a highly dynamic and collaborative setting.We have a hybrid model that requires being onsite 60% of the time in Princeton, NJ or Utrecht, NL.ResponsibilitiesStrategic and scientific leadershipLead global TS TM&R efforts supporting translational strategies, planning, data generation, and insight delivery across all stages of developmentOversee 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-makingConduct 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 communicationsReview and approve integration of translational content into regulatory applications including INDs, BLAs, Clinical Study Protocols and Reports, and other regulatory documents (Technical Reports, Regulatory submissions and responses, etc.)  Represent TM&R across internal governance bodies and external collaborationsChampion the application of novel technologies to inform decision-making and enable compound differentiationPartner with cross-functional teams to implement AI/ML models for translational insight generation to optimize and accelerate asset developmentContribute to building foundational knowledge across formats, targets, and safety profilesExternal engagementActively 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 portfolioPresent Genmab’s translational science at global conferences, expert panels, and in collaboration with academic institutionsParticipate in patient advocacy groups and support initiatives to advance patient engagementTeam developmentStrategically plan workforce capabilities and enable a high-performing global teamPromote scientific and leadership development through targeted training and mentoringDrive employee engagement and well-being, leveraging insights from engagement surveys and continuous feedbackFoster a culture that emphasizes scientific rigor, productivity, and collaborationCreate a supportive and inclusive workspace that encourages diverse ideas and perspectivesQualificationsPhD 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 strategyStrong track record of influencing drug development decisions from preclinical to late-stage programsExperience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and fostering global collaborationExceptional communication and stakeholder management skillsCommitment to scientific excellence, strong work ethics, and a passion for translational studies to serve as an inspiration to the teamFor US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:$,.00---$,.00The 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:(k) Plan: % match on the first 6% of contributionsHealth Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insuranceVoluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insuranceTime Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leaveSupport Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being supportAdditional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses About YouYou are genuinely passionate about our purposeYou bring precision and excellence to all that you doYou believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solvingYou are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgroundsYou take pride in enabling the best work of others on the teamYou can grapple with the unknown and be innovativeYou 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 soLocationsGenmab 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.