At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

The Role and Department

The Associate Director will develop and maintain relationships with select clinical trial sites and networks and will drive site-focused activities that aim to reduce site and patient burden while positively impacting overall clinical trial timelines and quality trial conduct. Working closely with Global Development Operations (GDO) functions and other internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, Quality, Medical, CRO), the Associate Director Site Alliances role will bring a strategic, high-touch and clinical trial ‘face’ with our sites. This role will also be responsible to identify and cultivate relationships with new (‘de novo’) sites. The position requires upwards of 25-30% travel (domestic and possibly international when required).

The Associate Director, Site Alliances is responsible for contributing to and supporting the business strategy, provides direct oversight and professional development to a team of Site Engagement Managers.

This position may be remote. This person will support onsite and remote oversight related activities (upon request).

Responsibilities/tasks:

The Associate Director, Site Alliances is expected to forge strong clinical trial relationships with alliance sites, networks and de novo sites, focused on delivering a best-in-class clinical trial experience while forging long term relationships with key clinical institutions. The Associate Director will understand internal and site-based processes related to clinical trial conduct and will work with cross-functional teams to identify and address opportunities to reduce site/patient burden and streamline operational activities.

It is expected that the employee will:

• Demonstrate our Genmab core values and behaviors at all times.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with clinical trial sites and networks in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders in order to enhance Genmab’s aspiration to become a best-in-class sponsor.
• Support creation and implementation of a RACI and operating model across Genmab roles, ensuring clear and consistent responsibilities to facilitate engagement with sites and networks.
• Lead operational site engagement strategies to accelerate trial execution, support patient engagement and diversity that ultimately:
  • Simplifies and accelerates study activities (including site activation, enrolment and database lock)
  • Optimizes patient- and site-experience in the lifecycle of a clinical trial
  • Further develops strategic relationships with sites and Genmab.
• Serves as primary escalation point of contact between cross-functional study teams and site/network alliances for early engagement and ongoing issue resolution.
  • Partner closely within Genmab (and CRO as applicable) to ensure a consistent and high-quality Sponsor experience.
  • Supports high-quality clinical trial conduct and relationship quality through ongoing review, identification and resolution of issues and risks in partnership with cross-functional study teams.
• Develops strategies to onboard, educate and cultivate de novo sites to support Genmab’s growing portfolio.
• Drive process improvements and supports change management strategies to successfully embed new principles and team construct across the R&D organization.
  • Support creation and implementation of a RACI and operating model across Genmab roles, ensuring clear and consistent responsibilities to facilitate engagement with sites and networks.
  • Help to define and champion KPIs to measure success and areas of opportunity to harmonize process or ways of engagement.
  • Continuously identify gaps in technology, process and organization and build business cases to address and create value.
• Support requested oversight reviews (as applicable), CAPA and audits / inspections for site-based issues.

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to ensure the aspiration of the function and of individual team members are achieved.
• Champion a learning culture that fosters a continual process improvement mindset.

Field based, the site engagement manager is well positioned to also support onsite and remote oversight related activities (upon request). These activities may include:

• Prepare, conduct, and follow up on Sponsor Oversight Visits. ​
• Support preparation, attendance and follow up on audits and inspections.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor of Science degree required
• 10 or more yrs direct or indirect industry experience
• 5 or more yrs. experience in hiring, developing and actively managing a team (direct or matrix-team)
• 3 or more yrs prior experience as a trial manager, CRA, MSL or other site-facing role is required.
• Proven history of successfully building and managing relationships with external parties at a strategic and operational level
• Working knowledge of Health Authority requirements and guidelines and any updates within the GCP area.
• Experience with MS Office and other (relevant) systems/tools.

Attributes of a successful candidate

• Self-starter; motivated by working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, the development process and clinical trial operations.
• Highly collaborative, and able to effectively navigate a highly-matrixed environment
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong people development skills - engaging, motivating and professionally developing high-performing talent.
• Detail oriented and quality mindset.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Able to work respectfully, knowledgeably, and effectively with all nationalities in a global environment.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ability to receive and provide constructive feedback for development.
• Methodical Problem Solving and decision-making abilities.

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

Locations

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO™) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website.

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Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.