Senior Director, Transformation Office Portfolio Lead
kr962,880 - kr1,444,320 per year
Key Skills
Job Description
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 The Senior Director, Transformation Office Portfolio Lead is a key role within Genmab’s Transformation Office (TO). The Senior Director will be the central orchestrator for operational and strategic initiatives, including initiative intake, prioritization, governance, reporting, and portfolio performance management. You will ensure that Genmab's most strategic initiatives are aligned with organizational priorities and deliver measurable business value. The initial focus of the Transformation Office is on R&D and Tech Ops (approximately 2,000 FTE), with potential for future scope expansion across the enterprise (⁓3,000 FTE). The Transformation Office Portfolio Lead partners closely with senior business leaders, initiative sponsors, project managers, finance business partners and functional teams to drive rigorous initiative portfolio management, accelerate execution, and provide transparency on progress, risks, dependencies, and value realization. As a key driver of the Transformation Office, the Senior Director will lead initiative portfolio management processes, develop recommendations on initiative prioritization, sequencing, and TO resource allocation, and ensure decisions are translated into action to maximize organizational impact. The Senior Director, Transformation Office Portfolio Lead will report directly to Head of the Transformation Office (currently the SVP, Global Head of PPM & R&D Operations). The position can be located in Plainsboro, NJ, Utrecht, NL or Copenhagen, DK. Responsibilities Own portfolio management for cross-functional transformation initiatives that support Genmab’s financial commitments and strategic objectives Support the Transformation Office’s goals and objectives, aligned with the company’s overarching strategy and 2030 Vision Lead initiative intake screening, categorization, and prioritization processes, ensuring consistent application of prioritization criteria and governance framework Support, challenges and monitors projects, initiatives, and analyses focused on company transformation and productivity gains to inform strategic capital allocation and resourcing decisions Collaborate closely with Finance on Genmab’s long-range financial plan and annual budget cycle Drive the organization’s ongoing mindset shift toward productivity and prioritization Drive execution of initiatives from initiation through closure, ensuring clear ownership, milestones, and follow-through Track, report, and communicate TO initiatives to major stakeholders at all governance levels, including progress, risks, dependencies, and value realization Define, establish, and continuously monitor Transformation Office portfolio KPIs and success measures, ensuring transparent reporting of initiative performance, value realization, and overall portfolio health Lead the coordination and preparation of TO meetings and serve as meeting moderator Report on industry trends and peer company developments, translate their impact on Genmab, and improve overall strategic decision-making quality Work cross-functionally with R&D, Tech Ops, Commercialization, Finance, Human Resources, DD&AI, and other teams to drive alignment and execution Qualifications Qualifications and Requirements A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, economics or finance required is required; advanced degree (Master's, PhD) preferred. Prior management consulting with direct biotech/pharma case experience advising clients on company transformations required Prior biotech/pharma operating experience in a Transformation Office capacity and/or program and project management with a Finance background also highly valued Requirements Passionate about life sciences and Genmab’s purpose and mission Demonstrated knowledge and expertise to drive company transformations and productivity initiatives Experience preparing executive-level materials and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and governance bodies Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across the different levels within the organization Highly organized, attentive to detail, and results-driven, with a strong affinity for financial analysis, business performance metrics, and value realization Highly self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership, drive activities independently, and manage multiple priorities Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and achieve outcomes across cross-functional teams without direct authority Structured problem-solving skills The proposed gross annual/hourly base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is: DKK962.880,00---1.444.320,00 The final salary offer will depend on several factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives. Benefits When you join Genmab, you become a part of a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Pension Health insurance and wellness benefits Paid time off Employee support programs Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on the role will be provided during the recruitment process. 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. Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website Job Applicant Privacy Notice (genmab.com).
Core Responsibilities
Lead portfolio management for cross-functional transformation initiatives, including intake, prioritization, governance, execution tracking, and performance reporting. Partner with senior leaders and Finance to align initiatives with strategic and financial priorities, allocate resources, and monitor risks, dependencies, and value realization.
Requirements
Requires at least 15 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, economics, or finance; an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates must have management consulting experience advising biotech or pharmaceutical clients on transformations, with strong financial analysis, executive communication, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Benefits
- Pension
- Health Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Support Programs
- Discretionary Bonuses
- Long-Term Incentives
About Genmab
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
We are an international biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases through innovative antibody medicines. Long recognized for our expertise in antibody innovation, our passionate and collaborative team has pioneered antibody-based formats, including bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, immune-modulating antibodies, and other modalities for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. Today, we are advancing a strong late-stage clinical pipeline, including wholly owned programs, with the goal of delivering transformative medicines to patients. Our quest to turn science into medicine and transform the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases is guided by our core values: a passion for innovation, determination, integrity, working as one team, and respecting each other. When you work at Genmab you'll be part of a warm, fun, dynamic community seeking out and embracing the opportunity to build new and bold futures within a rapidly growing biotechnology company. Genmab is a place where you can be authentically you; you are empowered to innovate, build solutions and execute; you feel cared for and supported. Altogether, this makes working at Genmab an extra[not]ordinary® experience. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Genmab has a strong international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com. Disclaimer: http://gmab.ly/Jn0e50XWplA