Director, Data Quality and Process, External Data Clinical Data Management

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The Role
The Director, Data Quality and Process, External Data Clinical Data Management, is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the vision for external data quality, operational excellence, vendor oversight, and process standardization across Genmab's global clinical development portfolio.
As a member of the External Data Management Leadership Team, this role partners closely with Clinical Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biomarker Operations, Medical, Biostatistics, Clinical Programming, Regulatory, and external partners to ensure efficient acquisition, integration, quality, and governance of external clinical data throughout the study lifecycle.
The Director establishes scalable processes, drives continuous improvement, ensures inspection readiness, and leads enterprise initiatives that strengthen quality, consistency, compliance, and operational execution across all clinical programs.
Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Governance
Serve as the functional leader for External Data Quality and Process across the clinical development portfolio.
Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for external data quality, operational excellence, and process governance.
Drive portfolio consistency through standardized processes, governance models, metrics, and best practices.
Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting organizational growth, scalability, and operational excellence.
Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding external data strategy, operational risks, and quality improvements.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across Development Operations.
2. External Data Quality and Process Excellence
Lead development, implementation, and governance of external data management processes, standards, SOPs, work instructions, and guidance documents.
Ensure consistent implementation of external data standards across all studies and vendors.
Drive initiatives that improve data quality, streamline external data flows, reduce operational risk, and enhance inspection readiness.
Lead lessons learned activities and translate findings into sustainable process improvements.
Evaluate emerging technologies, automation, AI solutions, and industry best practices to improve operational efficiency.
3. Vendor Strategy and Operational Oversight
Provide strategic oversight of CROs and external data vendors supporting clinical trials.
Develop vendor oversight models, KPIs, KQIs, governance processes, and performance metrics.
Lead vendor qualification activities, RFP evaluations, bid defenses, and review of Statements of Work.
Partner with vendors to improve quality, operational consistency, issue resolution, and innovation.
Ensure vendor processes align with Genmab standards and regulatory expectations.
Escalate significant operational risks and drive resolution through governance committees when appropriate.
4. Cross-functional Leadership
Build strong partnerships across Clinical Data Management, Clinical Operations, Medical, Biomarker Operations, Clinical Programming, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, and Development Operations.
Lead cross-functional governance meetings supporting external data strategy and execution.
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