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!
Associate Director, Patient Engagement & Professional Relations (Head & Neck Cancer and Colorectal Cancer)
Genmab is focused on the creation and development of innovative and differentiated antibody products, with the aim of improving the lives of cancer patients.
We are seeking a team-oriented, results-driven professional committed to outstanding collaboration and excellent work to support Genmab’s Patient Engagement and Professional Relations Team. The Associate Director, Patient Engagement & Professional Relations (Head & Neck Cancer and Colorectal Cancer) will support Genmab’s efforts to bring the patient voice to Genmab colleagues and relevant global internal and external stakeholder groups, with a primary focus on head and neck cancer (HNC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) patient and professional organizations.
Primary Responsibilities
Conceptualize, build, and execute patient engagement and professional relations plans for HNC and CRC for Genmab and, when applicable, with alliance partners.
Develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, coalitions, and community networks supporting people impacted by HNC and CRC (patients, caregivers, and survivors).
Identify, develop, and execute innovative opportunities to bring the patient and caregiver voice into Genmab—especially with medical affairs, marketing, market access, and clinical development colleagues.
Serve as a subject matter partner for HNC and CRC advocacy landscapes, including patient needs, care pathways, disparities, screening/diagnosis challenges, survivorship issues, and the role of multidisciplinary care.
Assist in the management of internal patient advisory council and/or tumor-area advisory forums (as applicable), including:
Liaising with patient/caregiver members and internal stakeholders
Coordinating executive sponsorship
Setting agendas and objectives
Partnering with legal and compliance
Capturing learnings through follow-up reports and communications
Coordinate with other team members a cross-functional engagement activities, such as:
Sponsorship and grants process support (as applicable)
Internal patient panels and listening sessions
“Science Day”/education forums with advocacy and professional groups
Strategic meetings and touchpoints with organizations at major congresses (e.g., oncology and tumor-specific meetings)
Enable appropriate, compliant engagement with HNC and CRC organizations by contributing to internal guidance, playbooks, and best practices.
Assist in managing budgets and forecasting for assigned initiatives; track deliverables and impact.
Support development and alignment of patient advocacy policies and procedures, including documentation and internal training support where needed.
Assist with other related tasks as assigned to support team priorities and enterprise objectives.
The Team Member We Are Looking For Will Have
An authentic, fun, innovative, collaborative, and enthusiastic personality who can comfortably build rapport and carry a conversation with diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
Comfort interacting with people at all levels of the company and with external stakeholders (patients, caregivers, advocacy leaders, clinicians, KOLs, and society staff).
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including translating patient insights into clear, actionable internal recommendations.
A true passion for social impact work, patient empowerment, and improving outcomes for people living with cancer.
Sound judgment and a demonstrated commitment to ethics, compliance, and transparency in external engagement.
Requirements
Advanced degree required (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD, or MD).
Minimum 8 years of experience, including at least 3 years of applicable patient engagement/advocacy experience, ideally within oncology.
Demonstrated experience working with patient and professional organizations, and in a corporate environment, including strategic planning, partnership development, and program execution.
Strong understanding of healthcare delivery and current issues impacting the healthcare industry, including health policy and access considerations relevant to oncology.
Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly develop expertise in, the HNC and CRC landscapes, including patient journeys, treatment and supportive care needs, survivorship, and health equity considerations.
Fluent English (written and spoken) with excellent attention to detail.
Superior communications experience (written and verbal), including managing multiple internal relationships across partnerships.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including leading discussions with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekends.
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$167,920.00---$251,880.00The 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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