Senior Director, Thought Leader Engagement (H&N)

Genmab • Princeton, NJ

20d • 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; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
• 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.
• 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 a n 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: Director