Senior Manager, Commercialization Operations & Business Effectiveness

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!

The Role

As Genmab advances toward its 2030 vision of delivering our own medicines to patients, the Senior Project Manager will play a key role in turning that vision into reality. Embedded within the Commercialization Operations & Business Effectiveness (CO&BE) team, this individual will be a visible leader and trusted partner to cross-functional stakeholders-driving clarity, alignment, and execution across high-impact initiatives.

The Senior Project Manager will serve as an active leader and contributor to key commercialization projects, partnering closely with Marketing leads and cross-functional teams to connect strategy to delivery. This role will work hand-in-hand with Commercialization colleagues to drive innovation and operational excellence across critical business areas, including: Launch Readiness, Alliance Coordination, Strategic & Tactical Planning, Governance, and Continuous Improvement.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments-someone who leads through influence, brings structure to complexity, and keeps teams focused on what matters most.

This role reports to the Associate Director, Commercialization & Business Effectiveness, based in Princeton, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Leads with initiative and a strong sense of ownership across project discipline and strategic focus in Commercialization efforts. Operates as a self-directed driver who proactively structures project work, escalates risks, and enables informed decision-making across cross-functional teams.
• Leads commercialization and launch readiness initiatives in partnership with the Marketing lead as a high-impact project leader, shaping direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring execution.
• Partners closely with Project Leads to co-develop and operationalize cross-functional plans, identifying overlaps, streamlining workstreams, and coordinating with alliance partners.
• Ensures clear project strategy and visibility across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensures effective collaboration, including efficient and outcome-driven team meetings, agendas, guide discussions, and track follow-ups that drive accountability.
• Maintains and communicates accurate project timelines and status updates, working with stakeholders to keep deliverables on track and risks mitigated.
• Creates the conditions for a high-performing team, building momentum, clarity, and cohesion across cross-functional collaborators.
• Owns project documentation and communications, ensuring updates are clear, timely, and tailored to executive and governance audiences.
• Embody and model Genmab's culture of accountability, curiosity, and collaboration in how you lead and deliver.

Requirements

• BA/BS required plus 5 years' experience; MBA plus 3 years' experience or other related advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company is required.
• Experience in-market approval and/or commercial launch phases is required.
• 3-5 years PM experience managing global and in market cross-functional project management, including process improvement / change initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive complex, interdependent projects by managing timelines, budgets, and resolving cross-team issues.
• Strong collaboration skills with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams and driving outcomes.
• Oncology/Hematology experience is strongly preferred.

Moreover, you meet the following professional requirements:

• You bring a proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership, spotting what needs to be done and driving it forward with clarity and purpose.
• You connect across levels and functions, guiding teams toward shared outcomes through credibility, empathy, and clear communication.
• You follow through with impact, ensuring goals are met and people stay connected to the outcome.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging across levels, from team discussions to leadership forums.
• A structured, organized approach to managing complexity, with a focus on clarity, accountability, and momentum.
• Skill in building, owning, and adapting project timelines, while keeping workstreams aligned and stakeholders engaged.
• Sound judgment when sorting through competing inputs, with the ability to prioritize what moves the work forward.
• Attention to detail with an eye on the bigger picture, balancing tactical execution with broader goals.
• Curiosity and a drive to ask better questions, always looking for smarter ways to work.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

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

$124,320.00---$186,480.00

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 discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

When you join Genmab, you're joining a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness. Within the first year, regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
• Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
• Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You can 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 maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you're in one of our 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 to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. 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 international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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