Senior Director, Head of Medical Affairs – International Markets

Senior Director, Head Of Medical Affairs
- International Markets

At Genmab, we are driven by our purpose: to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases through innovative antibody medicines.

In this role, the Senior Director, Head of Medical Affairs
- International Markets, will serve as the strategic and scientific leader across International Markets, guiding medical vision, execution, and excellence to ensure that every decision reflects Genmab's commitment to patients, science, and integrity.

Work arrangement:
This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

The Senior Director, Head of Medical Affairs
- International Markets, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Medical Affairs, will lead the global medical strategy and execution for Genmab's portfolio across International Markets outside of the U.S., Japan, EU, and other select markets. This leader will be responsible for establishing and advancing a world-class Medical Affairs organization that enables successful product launches, lifecycle management, scientific leadership, and long-term value creation across International Markets.

The Senior Director will serve as the senior medical leader for Medical Affairs International Markets, providing strategic direction across medical affairs, evidence generation, scientific engagement, and medical operations while ensuring alignment with Global Medical Affairs, International Markets Commercialization, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, and other cross-functional partners.

This role will guide the evaluation of medical capabilities required for distributor and partnership markets, establish scalable medical operating models, and ensure Genmab's scientific excellence is consistently represented across diverse healthcare systems and geographies.

Success in this role requires an accomplished executive with extensive global Medical Affairs leadership experience in oncology, demonstrated success leading organizations through late-stage development and product launches, and the ability to influence enterprise strategy through scientific leadership.

Regional Medical Strategy & Leadership or Develop and Lead International Markets Medical Strategy

• Develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy for International Markets aligned with compound development strategies and corporate objectives to ensure successful product launches and optimized patient outcomes.
• Translate Global Medical Affairs strategy into regionally relevant medical priorities while maintaining consistency in scientific messaging and execution.
• Provide strategic medical leadership supporting both marketed products and pipeline assets across International Markets.
• Drive long-term medical planning that supports sustainable growth, scientific leadership, and patient access.

Medical Leadership Across International Markets

• Build and lead a high-performing International Markets Medical Affairs organization capable of supporting Genmab's expanding global footprint.
• Establish scalable medical operating models supporting both affiliate and distributor/partnership markets.
• Evaluate medical infrastructure requirements for new market entry opportunities.
• Develop organizational capabilities that enable scientific excellence across diverse healthcare systems.

Scientific Leadership and Evidence Generation

• Lead regional evidence generation strategies including Real World Evidence, investigator-sponsored research, observational studies, and collaborative scientific initiatives.
• Ensure regional insights inform global development programs and lifecycle management strategies.
• Oversee scientific communications, publication planning, congress strategy, and medical education activities.
• Maintain scientific rigor while ensuring compliance with global and local regulatory requirements.

External Scientific Engagement

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, scientific societies, academic institutions, patient advocacy organizations, and healthcare decision-makers across International Markets.
• Represent Genmab at major international scientific congresses and advisory boards.
• Champion scientific exchange that advances patient care while generating meaningful external insights.
• Ensure customer insights are systematically captured and incorporated into medical and development strategies.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the senior Medical Affairs representative on the International Markets Leadership Team.
• Partner closely with International Markets Commercialization, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Operations, Compliance, Legal, Technical Operations, and other…