Senior Manager, Global Clinical Drug Supply Strategy

Genmab A/S; København; On-site; DKK 687,888 - 1,031,832; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Employee support programs

Job summary

Genmab A/S is looking for a Senior Clinical Drug Supply Manager to oversee clinical supply planning in Copenhagen. The role requires close collaboration with diverse teams to ensure the timely delivery of clinical trial supplies.

Your expertise in demand forecasting and supply chain management will contribute to Genmab’s success in delivering high-quality clinical development products. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, the position supports a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in clinical drug supply forecasting and planning.
• Experience with vendors and CMOs for clinical trial supplies.
• Strong knowledge of GDP and GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of clinical trial supplies.
• Manage demand planning discussions within projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for supply strategy execution.

Skills

Clinical drug supply forecasting

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Job description

Genmab is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Drug Supply Manager to join our Global Clinical Drug Supply team in Copenhagen. The role requires candidates to be within commuting distance of our office locations and to work according to our hybrid arrangement (office presence 60% of the time). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely delivery of high‑quality clinical trial supplies for both early‑ and late‑stage trials.

You will support the development and execution of clinical drug demand forecasts and supply plans to ensure uninterrupted delivery of clinical development products across Genmab’s pipeline. This includes managing the demand planning and supply planning of clinical supplies, collaborating closely with cross‑functional clinical development and CMC teams, maintaining accurate forecasts, supporting supply strategy execution, and contributing to continuous process improvement across GCDS.

Key responsibilities include managing packaging and labelling of clinical supplies, reviewing and approving GxP documentation, ensuring quality standards during production at our CMOs, and collaborating with GMP QA and CMOs to ensure timely packaging and labelling for trials.

Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Support development, maintenance, and updates of clinical drug demand forecasts across assigned studies and programs.
• Collaborate with CTT and Finance to collect inputs and ensure forecasts reflect current enrollment trends, protocol changes, and assumptions.
• Manage demand planning discussions as part of the Clinical Project Supply Team (CPST) and support forecasting activities within the CSIOP process.
• Identify potential demand risks and accelerate issues in a timely manner, recommending mitigation actions where appropriate.
• Prepare demand plan summaries, enrollment updates, and cost forecasts to support program planning and operational reviews.

Supply Strategy & Execution

• Coordinate clinical supply‑related planning activities, ensuring alignment between forecasted needs, study timelines, and supply availability.
• Support execution of clinical supply chain sourcing strategies using third‑party providers, in collaboration with Clinical Operations and Supply Leads.
• Communicate GCDS Planning Strategy within Global Clinical Teams, ensuring supply planning assumptions are clearly understood.
• Track supply readiness and highlight risks or gaps that could affect clinical trial continuity.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Support Supplier Relationship Management activities by tracking supplier performance metrics and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Build collaborative working relationships with cross‑functional partners (Clinical Operations, CTT, CDM, Regulatory, CMC, QA, Finance) to enable timely and accurate supply planning.

Budget & Cost Optimization

• Support budget development activities by preparing supply planning inputs and cost forecasts aligned with program needs.
• Monitor budget performance and identify variances, working with senior team members to implement cost‑effective solutions.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Provide planning updates and forecasting insights to support governance forums (IRC, CTT, Asset Meetings).
• Ensure consistent use of supply chain processes, tools, and systems by adhering to established standards and providing feedback for enhancements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on advancing forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and collaboration across GCDS.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure demand planning and supply‑related activities comply with GxP, regulatory standards, and Genmab quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready documentation for demand forecasts, planning assumptions, and supply updates.
• Support identification and resolution of compliance gaps and contribute to corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Adhere to the Genmab Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Supply Chain Management).
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in clinical drug supply forecasting, supply planning, and demand planning.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
• Experience working with vendors and CMOs for clinical trial supplies is an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of GDP and GMP; knowledge of GCP is an advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Highly organized with a structured, process‑oriented mindset that supports continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize effectively while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and within global teams.
• Results‑driven and goal‑oriented, committed to contributing to Genmab’s success.

The Team

You will join a highly competent team focused on demand planning and supply planning for clinical supplies, collaborating closely with the Global Clinical Drug Supply Execution team. Together with the Global Clinical Drug Supply Systems team and Global Clinical Drug Supply Manufacturing team, these functions form the Global Clinical Drug Supply department. We foster a supportive, international, fast‑paced work environment centered on collaboration, excellence, and a can‑do attitude to achieve results.

Salary and Benefits

The proposed gross annual base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full-time schedule is: DKK687.888,00 --- 1.031.832,00.

In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

Benefits

• Pension
• Health insurance and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee support programs