About this role
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 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).
Key Responsibilities
Thought Leader Strategy & Execution
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.
People Leadership
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.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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.
Scientific & Market Insight Generation
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.
Operational & Budget Management
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.
External Advocacy Development
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.
Qualifications
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.
Travel Requirements
Significant domestic travel to support OL engagement, team leadership, congresses, and national meetings.
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$231,120.00---$346,680.00The 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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Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.
About Genmab
Danish biotechnology company creating differentiated antibody therapeutics for oncology and other serious diseases. Based in Copenhagen.
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