Director, Thought Leader Engagement Oncology (Head & Neck))

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!

Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Head & Neck Cancer

Job Description

The Role

The Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Head&Neck cancer will be responsible for building advocacy and support for Genmab’s first fully integrated commercial product into the Head & Neck cancer space with National/Regional Opinion Leaders (OLs), Medical Experts (MEs), promotional speakers and other key influencers in the US.  This critical role will report directly into the VP, US Sales & Marketing Head&Neck Cancer and will be expected to work closely with the other members of the Genmab marketing and extended teams.  He/she will be responsible for working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Global Marketing, Market Access, as well as Sales and Marketing to execute customer engagement plans, address customer needs, identify/initiate appropriate projects of mutual interest to Genmab and its customers, anticipate market trends, and uncover competitive intelligence, ensuring delivery against business objectives.

As a newly created position within Genmab, the Director, Thought Leader Engagement Head&Neck cancer will have the opportunity to set and own the Opinion Leader strategy for this important launch and future Genmab pipeline.  Success in this role will require a collaborative mindset, solid tumor (w/ recent launch) experience, and a proven track record operating in an emerging/developing organization.  This will be a hands-on role and require extensive domestic travel

Responsibilities:

• Represent Genmab and brand interests as the primary point of contact with OLs and MEs;

• Partner across functions to help lead commercial advisory boards, speaker bureau, conventions and congresses;

• Effectively communicate complex scientific knowledge;

• Pull through the vision set by the marketing brand lead;

• Appropriately and compliantly integrate professional promotion strategies into the Thought Leader strategic plan;

• Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to exceed goals;

• Effectively translate primary & secondary data into insight and actionable strategy and tactics;

• Track and provide weekly reports on insights and engagements to Marketing team;

• Work effectively with Genmab sales leadership (and field sales advisory boards) and other relevant Genmab functions,

• Manage project timelines, and budgets;

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required;

• Oncology experience is required and Head&Neck cancer or other solid tumors (NSCLC, CRC) experience strongly preferred

• 12+ years in Pharmaceutical Sales and/or Account Management experience within oncology or high science TA, with TLE experience preferred;

• Recent launch experience;

• Experience working in the highly complex, dynamic environment of an emerging organization;

• Ability to work cross-functionally and on multiple projects simultaneously;

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, with an entrepreneurial mind-set and a track record of results;

• Resourceful, decisive and proactive approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization;

• Strong communication and presentation skills;

• Startup, emerging pharma, or new team experience desired;
  
  

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