Head of Medical Affairs, Europe

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!

At Genmab, we are driven by our purpose: to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases through innovative antibody medicines. The Head of Medical Affairs, Europe serves as the strategic and scientific leader across the European region, guiding medical vision, execution, and excellence to ensure that every decision reflects Genmab's commitment to patients, science, and integrity.

• Establish a consistent regional framework for Medical Affairs performance tracking, including clearly defined KPIs and quarterly business review readiness, to ensure visibility, accountability, and alignment across affiliates.
• Define and execute the European Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with global medical and corporate objectives.
• Translate Genmab's global scientific and brand strategies into regionally relevant medical priorities and deliverables.
• Drive thought leadership and data-driven decision-making across European affiliates.
• Partner with global, regional, and country teams to ensure cohesive, insight-driven medical execution.
• Serve as the primary medical voice on the European Leadership Team, contributing to strategic and operational direction.

• Oversee design and implementation of regional evidence generation programs, including real-world evidence, registries, and investigator-sponsored studies.
• Guide publication strategy, ensuring scientific accuracy, transparency, and alignment with company priorities.
• Lead regional input into global development programs, ensuring patient and physician needs are represented.
• Establish scientific communication standards and ensure consistency across markets.
• Maintain oversight of data analytics, HEOR collaborations, and regional insights to inform pipeline decisions.

• Build and sustain relationships with top European Key Opinion Leaders, Patient Advocacy, scientific societies, and healthcare organizations.
• Represent Genmab at key medical congresses, symposia, and external scientific forums.
• Partners with patient advocacy and policy organizations to strengthen Genmab's presence as a trusted scientific collaborator.
• Championing a unified customer experience ensuring the collection and integration of external insights to inform global strategy and drive continuous learning to continuously refine medical strategies.

• Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Development Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Communications and Corporate Affairs to ensure scientific integrity in all activities.
• Serve as a medical advisor to cross-functional teams and regional governance boards.
• Oversee launch readiness and lifecycle management across the region with evidence-based, patient-focused medical input.
• Strengthen communication between European affiliates and global functions to ensure two-way strategic alignment.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, high-performing European medical affairs team across multiple geographies.
• Build medical capabilities in scientific communication, evidence generation, compliance, and leadership.
• Ensure succession planning, talent development, and continuous professional growth.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, integrity, and accountability consistent with Genmab's values.
• Serve as a role model for ethical leadership and scientific excellence.

• Ensure that all regional medical activities comply with local laws, industry codes, and Genmab standards.
• Oversee audit readiness, inspection preparedness, and continuous improvement of medical processes.
• Partner with global and affiliate compliance to ensure rigorous oversight and transparency.
• Maintain the highest ethical and scientific standards in all external interactions and internal decisions.

• MD, PharmD, or PhD in Life Sciences; advanced medical/scientific training strongly preferred.
• ≥15 years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience, including ≥8 years in a regional or global Medical Affairs leadership role.
• Deep understanding of oncology or hematology preferred.
• Knowledge of the global and country-specific life sciences/biopharmaceutical/health care industries, industry policies and customer experiences, and an understanding of the implications around global decisions on the country's market and vice versa.
• Proven success in developing and executing regional medical strategies in matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing medical teams across multiple countries.
• Knowledge of EU specific industrial regulations, culture, and business practice.
• Strong expertise in evidence generation, scientific exchange, and compliance.
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages advantageous.

• Scientifically grounded, forward-thinking leader shaping Genmab's medical vision across Europe.
• Ability to lead proactively in the face of ambiguity and achieve "breakthrough success" for a fast-paced growth business
• Collaborate closely across functions: Commercialization, R&D & Enabling functions to succeed in diverse markets.
• Ability to build an innovative capability that can operate in a complex, cross-functional and global environment.
• Empower teams through authenticity, empathy, and clear direction
• Skilled communicator and cross-functional influencer
• Pragmatic, data-driven, and focused on impact
• Embodies Genmab's core values: Innovation, Determination, Teamwork, and Integrity.

• Successful execution of European Medical Affairs strategy and business priorities.
• Strength of medical-scientific engagement across the region.
• Effective regional collaboration with global and affiliate functions.
• Impact and quality of evidence generation and publications.
• Team engagement, retention, and development metrics.
• Compliance excellence and external reputation of Genmab's medical organization.

• 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!