Vice President, International Markets

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 Vice President International Markets, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Commercialization & International Markets, will lead global efforts to evaluate and execute opportunities for all assets in Genmab’s portfolio outside of US, Japan, EU and other select markets. This person will guide the company in cultivating partnerships and building Genmab presence in select markets.  The successful candidate will have extensive experience in international markets and Oncology as well as managing partnerships/distributorships and translating this experience into growing value.  The key will be to increase the value of Genmab’s portfolio while managing revenue and cost expectations.  This role demands a highly experienced leader who can thrive by providing vision and leading Genmab through the complexities of global markets, demonstrating strategic foresight and specialized knowledge in navigating the complexities of late-stage oncology product strategies and launches.

Work arrangement: This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee International Market Strategy in line with the compound development strategies that ensures successful product launches across markets, optimized patient access consistent with commercial priorities,

• Responsible for ensuring a cross-functionally aligned regulatory, market access and marketing strategies specifically relating to global value and establishing core functions to support commercialization in international markets

• Champion commercialization excellence to optimize product launch and lifecycle management.

• Strong leadership & communication skills to manage and inspire and develop talent and to lead across the matrix while fostering collaboration.

• Building strong collaborations with Genmab markets, R&D, and global medical affairs to ensure consistent approach and results

• Cultivate a culture of agility and innovation; thrive in uncertainty and navigate the complexities of the oncology market.

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and leverage emerging technologies (e.g., advanced analytics, AI, digital platforms) to enhance strategic decision-making, accelerate execution, and strengthen commercial performance across international markets

• Establish clear governance frameworks for international markets, including defined decision rights, partnership oversight structures, prioritization processes, and performance management systems to ensure disciplined, compliant, and value-driven expansion

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in marketing/ direct brand management experience, in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry

• Proven experience driving and leading large teams and cross-functional teams in a leadership capacity

• Significant experience translating commercial vision into actionable direction for marketing, market access, commercial operations, and other cross functional teams

• Demonstrated experience in functional leadership, strategic stakeholder management, operational management, and budget management

• Track record of attracting and developing talent and building high performance teams

• Proven performance in comparable role

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in aligning internal stakeholders across regions, synchronizing efforts across key markets, and ensuring consistent branding and messaging to achieve shard goals

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of motivating teams and influencing stakeholders across the organization.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and capable of making decisions amidst uncertainty.

• Foster relationships with key opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, and professional societies to enhance brand visibility and support.

• Demonstrated success in pre-launch and launch phases of oncology products, delivering sound commercial strategy and strong launch performance versus forecast

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

The 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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Danish biotechnology company creating differentiated antibody therapeutics for oncology and other serious diseases. Based in Copenhagen.

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