Senior Project Manager, R&D Strategic Initiatives

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!

Are you inspired by working in a company with ambitious goals? Our vision is by 2030, Genmab’s knock-your-socks-off “KYSO” antibody medicines are transforming the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases. Do you want to work in a global team focusing on innovation and bringing new capabilities to strengthen and expand the Genmab R&D engine? And do you want to work in a company that fosters a strong company culture? Then this might be an exciting career opportunity for you.

In line to support and execute on Genmab´s 2030 vision, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager for the R&D Strategic Initiatives – Development (five-month contract position with the possibility of conversion to a full-time, permanent position).  The R&D Strategic Initiatives (RDSI) team supports the continued build, strengthening and expansion of the Genmab R&D engine where innovation, AI and digital aspects are used as key aspects in the solutioning. You will join an energetic, dedicated team of Project Managers based across US, DK and NL.

The Senior Manager, RDSI-Development will report to Project lead/Director, RDSI-Development

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects in Development ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Bridge and collaborate with cross-functional teams (incl. external partners where relevant), to define project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.
• Work with the cross-functional project teams to drive progress and deliverables – hands on when needed.
• Monitor and analyze project progress, proactively identify risks and challenges, and develop strategies to mitigate them while ensuring key stakeholders are informed

• Drive meetings, develop agendas, communicate meeting outcomes and track actions until completion.
• Lead the communication of plans, issues, progress, risks to the key partners in timely manner.

• Prepare project reports, presentations to stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among project team members.
• Be objective sparring partner to team members during solutioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related area. Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred Project Management certification is a plus
• 6-8 years of experience in biotech/ pharma or related industry with 3+ years in project management
• Experience of working in cross-functional environment
• Proven track record in project management, demonstrating the ability to effectively plan, execute, and deliver complex research projects
• Strong leadership skills with experience in leading teams, coordinating activities, and managing project resources.
• Excellent stakeholder, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Innovative and strategic mindset, results oriented and with an eye towards the bigger picture.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines in development (preferred).

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 s