Contract Manager

Genmab; København; On-site; DKK 620,160 - 930,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Employee support programs

Job summary

Genmab is seeking a Contract Manager to lead end-to-end management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and FMV negotiations. You will be the primary contact for trial sites, ensuring contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements and are audit-ready.

In this role, you will partner with Legal, Compliance and trial teams to manage budgets, documentation, and timelines, contributing to faster study start-ups and smooth trial execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations/R&D in biotech/pharma or CRO
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation and site financial agreements
• Experience reviewing and negotiating relevant agreements, with GCP/ICH appreciation

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of CTAs, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, FMV, executing and maintaining contracts
• Serve as primary contact for contract execution, storage and management with sites
• Ensure CTAs and site budgets comply with legal, regulatory and compliance requirements, with audit-ready documentation
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and trial teams to maintain version control and timely updates

Skills

Contract negotiation

Site contract management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SaaS platforms

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!

Position Summary

The Contract Manager leads the end-to-end management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Fair Market Value (FMV) negotiations and payment processes. As the primary contact for clinical trial sites, the role ensures our site contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements, real-time metrics and proper document management. The position requires strong communication and follow-up skills that directly contribute to faster study start-up timelines and smooth trial execution.

Key Accountabilities (including but not limited to)

• End-to-End Site Contract Management Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, FMV, executing, and maintaining contracts. Implement, when possible, Master Clinical Trial (MCTAs) and support CTA amendments (as applicable).
• Primary Contact for Contract Execution Act as the central point within Genmab and our sites for all matters related to CTA execution, storage and management.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance Ensure all CTAs and final site budgets remain in alignment with current legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to integrate evolving requirements into contracts.
• Documentation and Record Management Maintain complete, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation of all site contracts, correspondence, and approvals in accordance with internal- and regulatory requirements, as well as audit/inspection expectations. Ensure timely updates and version control across documentation systems.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency. Provide clear and timely updates on site contract status to the clinical trial team. Proactively contributes to trial-related meetings, ensuring alignment on contract progress, risks, and timelines.
• Inspection Readiness & Trial Support Support the core trial team in ensuring all site-level documentation and contracts are audit- and inspection-ready. Contribute to risk mitigation and resolution of issues impacting trial timelines or site engagement.

Ideal Background

D – Manager Level (>5 yrs experience)

Education

(minimum/desirable) Bachelor’s degree

Language

Fluent in spoken and written English

• Additional languages are desirable

Qualifications/Experience

(preferred professional experience level)

• Experience in relevant operations and/or R&D functions, the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical, CRO, or healthcare industry
• Strong expertise in Contract negotiation and site financial agreements
• Substantial Experience in reviewing and negotiating relevant agreements
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH, and relevant FDA/EMA guidelines from a financial perspective
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams and communicate effectively with clinical and financial stakeholders
• Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiating skills
• Demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Saas based platform tools and other industry standard programs

Attributes of a successful candidate

• Self-starter; motivated by working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Detail oriented, timeline driven and ability to work in a structured environment as an individual and team contributor

The proposed gross annual/hourly base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is:
DKK620.160,00---930.240,00
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.
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