Associate Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives

Associate Director For The 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!

In line to support and execute on Genmab´s 2030 vision, we are looking for an Associate Director for the R&D Strategic Initiatives. 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 Associate Director, RDSI will report to Senior Director, Head of R&D Strategic Initiatives.

• Lead end-to-end project management for complex strategic initiatives, developing and executing project plans, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery against agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and drive integrated project plans across functions, ensuring cross-functional alignment, transparency, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners, where appropriate, to define project objectives, deliverables, governance, milestones, success criteria, resource requirements and implementation strategies.
• Drive project execution by leading cross-functional teams, proactively managing dependencies, resolving issues, removing barriers, and providing hands-on project leadership when needed to accelerate progress and deliver key milestones.
• Lead implementation planning and organizational change management activities to support successful adoption of new processes, capabilities, and ways of working, ensuring stakeholder engagement, readiness, and sustained business outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, identify and assess risks, issues, and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and provide timely updates and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Lead project governance activities, including preparation of executive presentations, steering committee materials, status reports, and recommendations for senior leadership
• Drive meetings, develop agendas, communicate meeting outcomes and track actions until completion.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear, timely communication of project plans, progress, risks, decisions, and key milestones across all levels of the organization.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment, promoting effective teamwork, shared accountability and successful project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner by facilitating strategic discussions, problem-solving, and decision-making to support project teams and senior leaders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen project delivery, governance, business processes, and cross-functional ways of working through continuous improvement, innovation, digital capabilities, and AI-enabled solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in science or related area. Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred. Project Management certification is a plus
• At least 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…