Associate Director, Development Team Lead Japan

Key Responsibilities:
• Project Strategy:
• Develop and execute the Japan compound strategy for development projects from candidate selection to approval, and throughout the lifecycle, in alignment with global compound strategies.
• Contribute to post-approval lifecycle planning and execution in collaboration with lifecycle management functions such as Marketing and Medical Affairs.
• Be accountable for overall project plan.
• Challenge all functions on the JCoT to ensure that all issues and questions are being addressed, and that line functions input into strategy and plans is adequate to meet the needs of the compound, as needed
• Identify potential issues and lead contingency planning; lead Japan development problem solving and apply decision-making tools and techniques as needed to enable the JCoT to make effective and efficient decisions.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead JCoT at different stages of compound development
• Build the team, maintain team effectiveness and lead the JCoT to achieve its goals through the networks of people/functions represented on the team.
• Drive effective decision-making by the JCoT; lead contingency planning, problem-solving, and resolution of critical issues.
• Build, inspire, and sustain high-performing cross-functional JCoTs, fostering collaboration and team satisfaction.
• Coach and guide JCoT members and provide information that serves as a reference for their performance evaluation.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Represent JCoT in governance bodies (e.g., Compound Development Team [CDT], Project Board, Portfolio Board) and ensure Japan perspectives are incorporated into global strategies and decisions.
• Work with functional management to obtain necessary support for project success, to influence optimal team composition, to align goals and objectives with JCoT members
• Participate in joint governance forums with alliance partners, providing Japan-specific input to align with global strategies and ensure smooth execution of joint development activities, as applicable.
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• Lead resolution of conflict at the JCoT, CDT, Project Board (and potentially Portfolio Board), joint steering committee (for a partnered compound) and senior management levels, as needed.
• Contribution to the Organization:
• Lead JCoTs across compounds and lifecycle stages, ensuring clarity of direction, efficient prioritization, and strategic execution, as needed
• Contribute to building organizational capabilities and shaping effective ways of working in Japan, partnering with leadership to continuously improve cross-functional collaboration.
Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in the life sciences industry is required; advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Program Lead or equivalent in biotechnology or life sciences, including J-NDA submission and approval.
• Experience working within alliances or with collaboration partners
• Business-level English proficiency for communication with global teams.
Qualifications:
• Strong expertise with development projects (preferably biologics) in the oncology area.
• Solid business acumen and understanding of financial concepts
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate across the organization without direct reporting authority
• Flexible, agile, and results-oriented with a strong focus on execution and delivery
At Genmab, people are ready for challenges and they act fast so you will thrive in a work environment with a "can-do attitude" and have the necessary resilience and self-motivation required to make a maximum impact.
Genmab offers a challenging project lead position in which the right candidate will have the opportunity to work with highly specialized individuals across functions, in an informal, multicultural environment, all aiming to make a difference for cancer patients.

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25年間、情熱的で革新的、そして協力的なチームが、次世代抗体技術プラットフォームを開発し、トランスレーショナルサイエンス、定量科学、データサイエンスを活用することで、独自のパイプラインを確立してきました。このパイプラインには、二重特異性T細胞エンゲージャー（bispecific T-cell engagers）、抗体薬物複合体（ADC）、次世代免疫チェックポイントモジュレーター、エフェクター機能強化抗体などが含まれています。

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Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan

Job ID: Genmab-2078165214

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-17T19:15:56