Senior Manager, Commercial Logistics

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

As Senior Manager, Global Commercial Logistics, you will play a key role in establishing and leading the global commercial logistics capability supporting our growing portfolio and expanding global footprint.

You will be responsible for designing and optimizing the global logistics network, ensuring compliant and efficient distribution of commercial products to patients worldwide. In close collaboration with CMC, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, IT, Finance, and external logistics partners, you will drive logistics excellence through process standardization, digitalization, and continuous improvement.

This role serves as the Process Owner for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and the SAP Sales & Distribution (SAP SD) module, ensuring scalable, compliant, and efficient global logistics operations.

Responsibilities

Global Commercial Logistics

• Develop and execute the global commercial logistics strategy supporting product launches and market expansion
• Design, establish, and continuously optimize global logistics and distribution networks
• Lead logistics set-up activities for new markets, distribution centers, transportation lanes, and logistics service providers
• Ensure reliable, cost-effective, and patient-centric distribution across global commercial markets
• Support commercialization projects by defining logistics operating models and distribution solutions

• Develop and own the Global Logistics Scorecard, establishing meaningful KPIs to monitor operational and strategic performance
• Monitor logistics performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support regular business reviews with logistics service providers and internal stakeholders
• Establish governance processes for logistics performance, risk management, and service excellence

• Ensure global logistics operations comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), GxP requirements, applicable regulations, and Genmab Quality standards
• Partner with Global Quality to support supplier qualification, transportation validation, temperature-controlled distribution, deviation investigations, and CAPA implementation
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections related to commercial logistics
• Partner with Finance to ensure compliant logistics processes supporting SOX controls, VAT, customs duties, and financial governance across the global distribution network

• Support the implementation of the global Transportation Management System (TMS) and serve as Global Process Owner for the TMS solution
• Define business requirements and collaborate with IT during system design, testing, validation, deployment, and continuous enhancement
• Drive standardization and optimization of transportation planning, shipment visibility, freight management, carrier performance, and logistics reporting

• Support the implementation of logistics-related SAP Sales & Distribution functionality supporting commercial operations and serve as Global Process Owner
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to continuously improve commercial logistics processes and system capabilities
• Ensure harmonized global processes while supporting local market requirements

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers
• Define service level agreements and performance expectations
• Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support logistics sourcing and contract negotiations in collaboration with Procurement

• Collaborate closely with CMC, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Service, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless product distribution
• Provide logistics expertise for product launches, market expansions, strategic supply chain initiatives and cost saving opportunities

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

• Significant experience in global commercial logistics or supply chain management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing global logistics networks
• Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and pharmaceutical distribution requirements
• Proven experience implementing and managing Transportation Management Systems
• Promote best practices and foster collaboration across the global organization
• Experience with ERP preferably SAP and the Sales & Distribution (SAP SD) module
• Experience leading cross-functional global projects and driving organizational change
• Experience managing external logistics service providers and transportation partners.

• Pension
• Health insurance and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee support programs