<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!</p> <p>The Role</p> <p>Genmab is seeking a highly skilled Associate Director to join our Research & Innovation Outsourcing Management (RIOM) team on a temporary basis to support business continuity during a team member's medical leave.</p> <p>This role is a great opportunity for an experienced professional in clinical and nonclinical lab and data services outsourcing, offering autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our R&D pipeline.</p> <p>The Associate Director will drive, collaborate, and advise on the end-to-end contracting & outsourcing process for lab and data services with external service providers (e.g., Contract Research Organizations (CROs), external lab service providers, etc) to support the R&D pipeline.</p> <p>In addition, this role will collaborate with the internal teams and our stakeholders to build outsourcing strategies and leading practices which improve values, minimize risk & cost, ensure quality, and create scalability in a dynamic and growing organization.</p> <p>The position will report to the Director, Head of Research & Innovation Outsourcing Management.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>The key accountability of this role is to drive the end-to-end outsourcing process and vendor oversight for assigned service area, in close collaboration with RIOM team and cross-functional stakeholder groups by:</p> <ul> <li>Independently lead the end-to-end contracting & outsourcing process for clinical lab and data services (e.g., RFI/RFP, contract negotiation and execution, etc.). </li><li>Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Legal, Procurement) to drive sustainable vendor relationships, optimize performance and resolve issues. </li><li>Evaluate and mitigate risks in vendor agreements while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards (GLP, GCP, etc). </li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across contract management and vendor governance. </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) preferred. </li><li>8+ years in clinical lab services outsourcing within pharma, biotech or CROs </li><li>Proven ability to manage complex vendor contracts including MSAs, work orders, and terminations, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints. </li><li>Experience in vendor management and oversight, including performance evaluations and issue resolution. </li><li>Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory environments for lab services. </li><li>Demonstrated success in project and stakeholder management in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. </li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills </li></ul> <p>Skills and Personal Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Leadership skills with the ability to build strong network, communicate cross-functionally, interact with senior management and influence without authority. </li><li>Strategic thinker and active listener with strong attention to detail. </li><li>Collaborative partner and clear communicator. </li><li>Comfortable stepping into a dynamic role and delivering immediate value. </li><li>Self-starter who thrives in temporary, high-impact assignments. </li></ul> <p>About You</p> <ul> <li> <p>You are genuinely passionate about our purpose</p> </li><li> <p>You bring precision and excellence to all that you do</p> </li><li> <p>You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving</p> </li><li> <p>You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds</p> </li><li> <p>You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team</p> </li><li> <p>You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative</p> </li><li> <p>You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)</p> </li><li> <p>You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!</p> </li></ul> <p>Locations</p> <p>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.</p> <p>About Genmab</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website Job Applicant Privacy Notice (genmab.com).</p>