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Vice President, Compound Development Team Leader
Genmab is continuing its rapid growth and development, striving towards its goal of improving the lives of patients with unmet medical needs. Genmab is seeking an experienced VP, Compound Development Team Leader (CDTL) for our antibody product development programs. This is a leadership position within Genmab, accountable for driving the strategy and execution of a clinical stage development program. This position will be based in Princeton, NJ US with partial remote work.
The CDTL will drive the development and execution of a mid-late-stage product development strategy(ies). The CDTL will lead a cross-functional, matrixed team(s) to deliver against the program strategy. You will champion the program(s) at all levels of Genmab by providing clear communication, creative strategic approaches to development, and collaboration with key stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer at Genmab.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Compound Development Team (CDT) for a complex mid-late stage partnered or Genmab owned program with two or more indications
- Construct asset development plans through BLA approval by leading cross-functional efforts to evaluate available data, competitive landscape, opportunity, regulatory precedence, and clinical study designs that deliver value.
- Partner with Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs leaders on the CDT to problem solve and drive key workstreams balancing risk acceptability and expeditious delivery
- Direct and redirect cross-functional efforts, prioritize workstreams, and/or identify subteam needs to ensure deliverables are aligned with the big picture
- Support the CDT by providing clear communication, eliminating obstacles, and driving efficiencies that enable on time delivery and promote effective Team performance
- Drive LCM strategies that support future value of a late-stage asset through LoE
- Key contributor for all health authority engagements and externally facing efforts to "prepare the market" including publications, corporate communications, and advisory boards
- Ensure CDT and Company goals are aligned across subteams and with individual team goals; coach and guide Team members and provide input on performance
- Continuous evaluation of CDT performance, capabilities, and needs; work with functional line management to secure required resources for project success and to influence optimal team composition
- Development Lead and face of Genmab for partnered programs ensuring development obligations within the collaboration are met, aligning on development strategy and driving joint decision making for the asset.
- Lead presentation and discussion for all Stage Gate decisions, updates, and communications to governance and leadership teams, aligning with Joint governance decision making as needed.
- Partner with Alliance Management on collaboration program requirements and communication needs.
- Accountable for overall budget and project plan deliverables, working closely with Project Management Team members to ensure alignment on budget, resource, and timelines.
- Partner with Project Management team member(s) to ensure execution against strategy, track progress, and communicate effectively within the team and organizationally.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in the life sciences industry is required; advanced degree is preferred
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
- Leadership of a cross-functional oncology drug development teams with working knowledge across multiple R&D functions (preclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC)
- Late-stage clinical development through new product launch experience, partnering with commercial and medical affairs
- Hematology experience is a plus
- Hands on BLA/NDA submission experience required
- Solid business acumen and understanding of financial concepts
- Experience working within alliances or with collaboration partners
- Strategic agility: ability to pivot a team based on emerging and/or incomplete data, business drivers, or competitive landscape
- Independent ability to manage ambiguity and to translate the big picture into specific short- and long-term deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate across the organization without direct reporting authority
- Outstanding communication skills
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$256,000.00 - $384,000.00
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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