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Director, Global Medical Affairs Training & Compliance

Yesterday Princeton, NJ

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals' unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

The Role

The Director, Medical Affairs Training & Development, will work closely with Medical Affairs Capabilities colleagues and with the Medical Affairs Strategy Leadership Team to develop and maintain all Medical Affairs training curricula both in terms of technical as well as soft skills. The candidate in this position will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the medical training needs for both office-based and field-based associates. This role will create an environment of accountability by communicating expectations, timelines and disseminating information for training and certifications.

The impact this role will have on the organization includes the following:

Effectively communicate relevant & fair balanced scientific information about Genmab products; seek feedback from MSLs, MSL and Medical Affairs Leadership to ensure needs are being met; leverage a variety of communication channels to provide training In collaboration with providers ensure the development of competences aligned with industry standards as it relates to soft skills, business skills, and emotional intelligence Consistently support senior management decisions and train colleagues and new hires to think strategically to support decisions made by Medical Affairs leadership Increase the proficiency of the Medical Affairs colleagues regarding clinical data / disease states, pipeline, as well as competitor data ultimately fostering scientific exchange with key HCPs and KOLs Partner with Compliance colleagues to develop and roll out training to internal clients, partners, and stakeholders on key compliance policies and procedures

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Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight to training around Genmab's assets and pipeline in line with changing organizational and industry prerogatives
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership for departmental strategic planning and operational excellence and execution across all Medical Affairs.
  • Develop and maintain FMA Onboarding activities, collaborating with FMA leadership, inclusive of 90-day training plan/schedule, scientific training and certification
  • Support new hire medical affairs onboarding at the direction of the hiring manager
  • Facilitate Medical Affairs continuing education (disease states and scientific data), including treatment landscape training and certification. Utilize MASLs, FMA Leads at discretion as appropriate
  • Establish training documentation for Medical Affairs
  • Work closely with Medical Affairs Leadership Team to identify training needs and plan for the most appropriate educational programs. Manage project budget by forecasting & prioritizing projects within established training plan.
  • Develop and monitor metrics and KPIs to assess effectiveness of educational activities. Provide senior management with regular updates on these metrics also highlighting actionable trends and patterns
  • Work closely with Medical Information and Medical Communication colleagues to determine training needs for approved slide decks required for scientific exchange and answering unsolicited questions
  • Establish and maintain Medical Affairs Developmental training curriculum
  • Collaborate with US Market Training and Excellence on scientific education and compliant communication across functions.
  • Collaborate with Market Access leadership and US Market training to ensure functional specific training exists for the Market Access and HEOL teams that meets stakeholder needs in a compliant manner.
  • Coordinate support for Sales/Commercial training at district, regional and national sales meetings/POAs and launch meetings by FMA colleagues
  • Member of Genmab Training Community, which leads set up of systems for skill-building across teams within Genmab
  • Work closely with FMA, MASLs to determine strategic importance of medical data presented at congresses / medical meetings to facilitate internal training on key data
  • Oversee annual Medical Affairs Training budget and work with allocated resources, including accurate maintenance of contracts and invoices
  • Effectively manage external collaborations to enhance training initiatives.
  • Working with the Compliance team to develop and roll out training to internal clients, partners, and stakeholders on key compliance policies and procedures
  • Reviewing proposed engagements with US healthcare related stakeholders to identify any compliance risk areas and to suggest mitigation strategies, as appropriate.
  • Develop functional a Training Plan as part of Medical Affairs Annual Medical Planning process. Develop asset-specific plans inclusive of launch support.
  • Reviewing business materials requiring compliance operational input and advising internal clients, partners, and stakeholders on appropriate strategies, plans and tactics

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD,) in medical/biosciences
  • 10+ years of experience in industry settings, in pharma/biotech industry
  • Oncology disease management knowledge required
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in training, medical excellence or related and relevant function
  • Candidates without an advanced degree are required to have at least 3 years of industry MSL experience in the therapeutic area, and 7 years overall related experience.
  • Strong broad based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge, as well as excellent presentation and teaching skills.
  • Strong overall written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to train professionals on soft skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen
  • Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to assure a clear understanding of project status and direction.
  • Solid understanding of drug development and life-cycle development of a product.
  • Ability to motivate and teach team members without a direct reporting relationship.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze situations and achieve goals.
  • Excellent computer skills including power point, word & excel.
  • Ability to travel as needed to Conference and internal meetings, up to 10- 20% of the time

Additional Job Description

Provide inputs to medical affairs strategy from CoE perspective (training & compliance, project management, medical education, grants & sponsorships)
Proactively propose and drive high-impact initiatives within CoE with cross-functional teams
Provide expert guidance; conduct troubleshooting for complex issues and bottlenecks across projects; propose systemic changes to prevent recurrence
Establish systems for accurate tracking and reporting of CoE objectives (e.g. training budgets and effectiveness of educational programs, grant outcomes, vendor metrics, compliance metrics, project/program dashboards)
Foster and drive delivery and innovation within CoE based on expertise
Customize and deliver communication around complex interconnected CoE outcomes to diverse internal and external audiences with executive presence
Proactively engage and collaborate, as a thought leader, with experts, organizations, and scientific stakeholders, through global forums/initiatives to build organizational reputation and credibility
Lead/support set-up of systems for skill-building across teams within area

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

$203,840.00 - $305,760.00

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 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:

  • 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
  • Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
  • Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
  • Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses

About You

  • You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
  • You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
  • You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
  • You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
  • You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
  • You can 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 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.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. 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 international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Princeton, NJ
Job ID: Genmab-985768960
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-14T19:11:09

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion