Associate Director, Medical Affairs Capabilities, Strategic Planning & Effectiveness

Genmab • Princeton, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 We are seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Planning and Effectiveness Lead for Medical Affairs Capabilities (MAC) focused on operational excellence across the portfolio. The individual will serve as the cornerstone for delivering innovative solutions and cultivating a high-performing, collaborative culture aligned with the organization’s broader strategy, The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in strategic operations, financial governance, and vendor management, with the ability to translate business strategy into scalable operating models that maximize impact and efficiency. This role is both strategic and tactical, requiring a nimble thinker with strong interpersonal skills, medical affairs and operational acumen, and the ability to pivot quickly as new data and priorities emerge. Work arrangement: This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in or resource planning, contracting strategy, or Strategy & Operations, ideally within Commercialization or Medical Affairs.
• Strong understanding of financial planning systems (e.g., SAP) and contracts lifecycle management tools (e.g., DocuSign,).
• Understanding of Medical Affairs Capabilities Systems (Steeprock, IRMS, iEnvision) is highly valued
• Proven success in building and operationalizing scalable processes that integrate strategy, finance, and execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• High attention to detail balanced with strategic foresight, able to simplify complexity and ensure alignment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; adept at presenting operational insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Refine process frameworks for contracting, resource tracking, and budget reconciliation to strengthen transparency and audit readiness
• Collaborate with finance and key business stakeholders to review the monthly budget, ensuring accuracy of accruals, invoices, and other key budget management responsibilities in alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
• Establish robust project governance, KPIs, dashboards, and measurement frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective decision‑making.
• Champion continuous improvement and automation initiatives to shorten cycle times and improve stakeholder experience.
• Collaborate across MAC team, Digital & Analytics, and enabling functions to accelerate adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies.
• Develops agendas for key internal meetings, facilitates effective discussions, documents clear action items, and drives communication and accountability within the MAC organization.
• Supports the preparation of leadership meetings, executive team meetings, and other senior management meetings, including development of presentation materials and briefing documents.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the MAC leadership team, contributing insights that influence operating rhythm, planning cycles, and investment decisions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree