Senior Director, Thought Leader Engagement (H&N)

Genmab • Princeton, TX

5d • $231,120 - $346,680 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) Head & Neck Cancer is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Genmab’s thought leader strategy across Head & Neck Cancer. This leader will oversee a national team of field‑based TLE professionals, partner cross‑functionally to inform brand strategy, and build deep, compliant relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Medical Experts (MEs), and influential oncology stakeholders. This role requires significant oncology expertise, strong people‑leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate scientific and market insights into meaningful strategic action. This is a leadership role that will have (4) Direct Reports (Associate Director, Director level).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 12+ years of experience in oncology pharmaceutical/biotech commercial roles (Sales, Marketing, Account Management), with demonstrated Thought Leader Engagement experience.
• Deep oncology expertise strongly preferred.
• Product launch experience, preferably in oncology.
• People leadership experience, leading field‑based or cross‑functional teams required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific content across varied audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical acumen, and ability to translate insights into strategy and action.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
• Experience in high‑growth or emerging biotech environments is preferred.
• Prior experience engaging both academic OLs and community oncology influencers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and execute an end-to-end comprehensive national Thought Leader Engagement strategy that supports brand objectives across Head & Neck Cancer.
• Serve as executive‑level sponsor for strategic KOL relationships and ensure consistent, high‑quality engagement across regions.
• Guide the team in identifying, profiling, and prioritizing academic and community oncology OLs and influencers.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of TLE directors/associate directors, fostering a high‑performance culture built on collaboration, accountability, and scientific rigor.
• Oversee hiring, talent development, performance management, and capability-building for the TLE function.
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and problem‑solving support for team members covering multiple tumor types or geographies.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, Sales Leadership, Global Teams and other key stakeholders to ensure cohesive and compliant engagement plans.
• Lead TLE contributions to advisory boards, speaker bureau strategy, major congress planning, and cross‑functional launch readiness.
• Ensure insights gathered by the team are synthesized and communicated to headquarters teams, influencing brand planning and strategic decisions.
• Oversee the collection and translation of KOL insights, competitive intelligence, and evolving treatment dynamics into actionable recommendations for brand teams.
• Partner with medical and commercial leadership to ensure deep understanding of scientific data, clinical trends, barriers to adoption, and opportunities for differentiation.
• Oversee national TLE budget with therapeutic area, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective allocation across advisory boards, congresses, speaker programs, and field activities.
• Ensure team alignment with all compliance requirements related to KOL engagements, speaker bureau operations, and data collection.
• Establish long-term relationships with KOLs across top academic centers, NCCN institutions, and community oncology networks to support scientific advocacy and brand credibility.
• Guide strategic collaborations, consulting engagements, and field insights programs to understand market sentiment and inform launch strategies.

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: Senior