Director, Global Clinical Drug Supply at Genmab in Plainsboro, New Jersey

Job Description:

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

Genmab is searching for an experienced Director, Global Clinical Drug Supply to be part of Global Clinical Drug Supply (GCDS) Planning Team in Princeton and Copenhagen within commute distance from our office locations to work according to our hybrid work arrangement.

Come and immerse yourself in an impressive pipeline and portfolio, where you will have the opportunity to be part of the team that is in the leading role in the planning of operational excellence, strategic planning, and innovation implementation for the Global Clinical Drug Supply team. The individual will have the ability to exercise their skills and knowledge on process management & improvement, strategic & risk management planning, change management and stakeholder management. Leading and supporting this type of work will allow the individual to be at the forefront of bringing medicines to cancer patients and other serious diseases.

Director, Global Clinical Drug Supply will work in partnership with several internal and external stakeholders, including GCDS Operations, GCDS Systems, Development Operations, Portfolio & Project Management, and CMC.

You are skilled in professional and clear written and oral communication to ensure activities are carried out as per expectation. You must be an initiative driven and proactive player with responsibility to deliver high quality trial supplies on time from an planning perspective. Changes are a natural part of our work, so you are able prioritize your tasks and balance importance with urgency.

The position reports to the Head of Global Clinical Drug Supply Leader based in Princeton, NJ.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Act in alignment with the Clinical Supply Leadership QMS learner role in GCDS Planning.


• Develop and implement GCDS Planning strategies in collaboration with Operations, Systems, and Strategy teams.


• Establish and track strategies, goals, KPIs, and planning insights for GCDS.


• Drive innovation, operational plans, and resource optimization to remove bottlenecks and reduce costs.

People Management

• Lead the GCDS Planning Team, including direct management of team leaders and members.


• Define team roles, provide mentorship, and foster technical skill development.


• Oversee resource allocation and ensure effective team planning.

Regulatory and Audit Compliance

• Ensure compliance with country-specific clinical supply regulations.


• Represent GCDS during GMP and GCP audits and inspections.


• Mitigate operational risks and implement regulatory changes in collaboration with stakeholders.

Strategic Planning and Operational Execution

• Oversee strategic and operational plans for clinical trial drug supply.


• Maintain agreements, contracts, and SOPs to support efficient operations.


• Forecast demand, manage inventory, and prevent stockouts.


• Lead cross-functional collaborations, including Clinical Project Supply Team discussions.

Change and Stakeholder Management

• Identify areas for improvement and drive process enhancements.


• Align GCDS efforts with Quality Assurance, Clinical Strategy, and other stakeholders.


• Address drug supply challenges to maintain trial timelines and align efforts across teams.

Process Management and Improvement

• Optimize processes and implement digital solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance.


• Provide training and support for continuous improvement initiatives.


• Align processes with evolving business needs and manage risk effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum a Master's degree with +12 years experiences, PhD's degree with +10 year of experience, or equivalent.


• Experience in handling integration management, process and continuous improvement management, digital or data technology, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, ERP, clinical supply chain, logistics, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.


• Broad and Diverse experience in working with trial management for global clinical drug supply and supply functions


• Knowledge and understanding of GMP, GDP, and GCP. Supply Chain systems and processes.


• Strong desire to exploit emerging technologies for better business outcomes.


• Proven experience working in teams.


• Ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced environment and with tight timelines.


• Ability to be proactive, enthusiastic, and goal orientated.


• A team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of tasks.


• Strong communication skills in English - both oral and written.

The Team

You will be part of a highly competent team focused on planning and maintenance of supplies for clinical trials, working closely with the Global Clinical Drug Supply Operations & System team and our cross-functional stakeholders.

Together with Global Clinical Drug Supply Operations & Systems team the three teams make up the Global Clinical Drug Supply department.

We have an international and informal working environment with a high pace while having fun and focus on one team spirit both within and outside the team and department.

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

$180,560.00---$270,840.00

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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