Senior Manager, Alliance Management

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!

Genmab is an international biotechnology company committed to improving the lives of patients through innovative antibody therapeutics. As we evolve into an end-to-end biotech company, our Alliance Management team plays a critical role in maximizing the value of our global partnerships and supporting Genmab’s growth and success.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Alliance Management, to help shape and drive the success of Genmab’s pharmaceutical and biotech partnerships. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our alliances deliver maximum value—operationally, strategically, and commercially. You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of processes and tools that support our partner portfolio, while bringing a strong interest in the commercial aspects of our business to help the team grow its expertise and impact. You will also provide a strong focus on business alignment, development strategy and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support governance activities for alliances, including preparing agendas, ensuring deliverables, and facilitating decision-making at joint committees.
• Lead the definition, execution, and optimization of internal and external processes that support alliance management, with a focus on operational excellence, scalability, and consistency.
• Lead data management and reporting on an alliance portfolio level, including the design and implementation of alliance metrics reports for global leadership and board activities.
• Champion the adoption and integration of digital and AI-enabled tools where they add value—streamlining operations, enhancing reporting, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Actively contribute to the commercial success of Genmab’s alliances by understanding and supporting business objectives across the product lifecycle, from early development through commercialization.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between Genmab and partners, fostering transparency, alignment, and long-term collaboration.
• Monitor alliance health metrics, implement continuous improvement strategies, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (R&D, Commercial, Legal, Finance, Program Management) to ensure integrated support for partnered programs and to bring commercial insights into alliance management.
• Support the development and execution of joint alliance vision, goals, and guiding principles.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, manage milestone tracking, and oversee reporting and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as vendor governance, and enterprise-level process improvement.
• Anticipate strategic inflection points (e.g. data readouts, regulatory milestones, CMC dependencies) for collaborations and ensure decision readiness across internal teams and partner organizations.

Requirements

• Approximately 6 years of relevant alliance management, project management and/or commercialization experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree (Master’s degree/PhD) preferred.
• Professional certification in alliance management, project management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience leading process optimization and/or digital transformation projects within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of drug development (early through late stage) and commercialization processes, with a demonstrated interest in the commercial side of the business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, interact with, focus, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellence in project management, with the ability to manage multiple alliances/projects/priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and partnership management systems; familiarity with digital tools, data analytics, and AI applications in business processes is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (spoken and written); additional language skills are beneficial.

Personal Compentencies

• Strategic thinker with operational rigor and a continuous improvement mindset. 
• Relationship-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• Curious and eager to learn about new technologies, business models, and commercial opportunities.
• Strong commercial mindset and interest in how alliances contribute to Genmab’s business growth.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Quick learner and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Team player who works efficiently and independently.
• Intrinsic motivation to work on Genmab’s ambitious and meaningful goals.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Leading calls, emails, and meetings to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Gaining a detailed understanding of each partner agreement and acting as the point of contact for partner-related interactions beyond specific projects.
• Creating, implementing, and optimizing tools and processes to enhance global alliance management at Genmab.
• Bringing commercial insights to alliance discussions and supporting the business objectives of each partnership.
• Monitoring alliance health and implementing corrective actions proactively.
• Driving or supporting digital initiatives that improve alliance reporting, analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Engaging in strategic planning sessions to future-proof alliance management practices.
• Driving negotiations with partners on contractual amendments, side letters, and other legal agreements to ensure alignment with evolving scientific, operational and strategic needs.

This position requires up to 20% international travel, including governance meetings, partner site visits, and industry conferences.

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!

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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