Head of Medical Affairs, Germany

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 Head of Medical Affairs, Germany, will lead the expansion and execution of Medical Affairs activities in Germany, as Genmab establishes a fully operational German affiliate. Reporting directly to the European Medical Affairs organisation, the incumbent will serve as the senior medical affairs leader in Germany, responsible for shaping the national medical strategy to deliver German commercial launches together with further expansion of a strong existing research footprint, whilst ensuring continued alignment with regional and global priorities.

• Act as a strategic medical partner to the German General Manager and other cross functional partners.
• Ensure scientific and ethical rigour in all affiliate activities, collaborating effectively with Marketing, Market Access, Commercialisation, Legal, QA, Regulatory, and other Research & Development and Enabling functions.
• Establish and track clear medical performance metrics (KPIs) and ensure readiness for quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

• Develop and oversee German Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with European and global medical affairs strategic plans.
• Act as the primary medical voice in Germany, ensuring that local insights inform national strategic priorities.
• Serve as a member of the European Medical Affairs Leadership Team and German Leadership Team contributing to the strategic direction & long-term vision of the department
• Collaborate closely with European Medical Affairs leadership and global strategy teams to provide German perspective on opportunities, challenges, and stakeholder needs to ensure a consistent regional & global scientific narrative.

• Provide German medical/scientific perspective with targeted insight compilation, analysis to inform clinical development & commercialisation planning
• Oversee pan-portfolio investigator interactions to enhance medical/scientific exchange & optimise study execution in Germany
• Supervise dissemination & discussion of Genmab's scientific/clinical data with investigators and other appropriate HCPs
• Develop and execute national conference plans, ensuring active participation in relevant professional society events
• Enable externally sponsored German evidence generation initiatives
• Partner with CORE/Market Access in management of G-Ba and IQWiG engagements

• Build and sustain relationships with top German Key Opinion Leaders, German healthcare and scientific communities, oncology networks, and scientific societies across Genmab's areas of interest.
• Represent Genmab at key local and regional medical congresses, symposia, and external scientific forums.
• Partner with patient advocacy and policy organizations to strengthen Genmab's presence as a trusted scientific collaborator.
• Collect, analyse, and integrate medical and external insights to guide strategy, inform decision-making, and demonstrate the measurable impact of Medical Affairs in Germany.

• Partner cross functionally and drive launch readiness in Germany, ensuring robust scientific engagement, medical education, and field readiness.
• Oversee launch readiness and lifecycle management across the region with evidence-based, patient-focused medical input.
• Lead the development and localisation of medical materials, delivery of local advisory boards, and execution of congress strategies.
• Partner with MA Training to provide high-quality scientific training and maintain exceptional standards of scientific/technical expertise.

• Drive the implementation and continuous strengthening of local medical governance frameworks to ensure full compliance and operational excellence.
• Ensure appropriate review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials to be used in Germany.
• Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs to maintain product safety and compliance.

• Attract, develop, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the French organization, while aligning with Genmab's European values.

• Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, drive superior performance, facilitate professional development, & cultivate future leadership talent ensuring their continuous development.

• Champion innovation and direct change initiatives to benefit the business and enhance organisational effectiveness

• Exemplify Genmab's culture and values, working as One Team

• MD, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with strong exposure to oncology.
• Proven record of accomplishment of success in product launches and early affiliate development.
• Strong understanding of the German healthcare landscape, oncology ecosystem, and regulatory environment.
• Proven experience with AMG compliance and German medical governance
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix organisation, balancing regional / global alignment and local execution.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).

• Demonstrates strategic agility and innovative thinking, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth biotech environment while maintaining scientific and operational rigor.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with operational execution skills.
• Strong cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep scientific curiosity and a patient-centric ethos.
• Deep understanding of German regulatory and HTA systems (AMNOG, G-BA, IQWiG).

• 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!