Senior Scientist, Antibody Research and Technologies

Genmab; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee support programs

Job summary

Genmab is seeking a Senior Scientist, Antibody Research and Technologies in the Netherlands to drive design and development of novel antibody formats. You will blend protein engineering with immunology to translate designs into functional activity.

This is a scientific leadership role focusing on study planning, data interpretation, mentoring, and collaboration across discovery teams, contributing to next-generation cancer therapies and partnerships with academics and industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with postdoctoral and/or industry experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep expertise in protein/peptide engineering, preferably with antibodies or therapeutic proteins.
• Strong understanding of immunology and translating designs into functional assays.
• Experience with cytokine biology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive protein engineering research projects from concept to experimental validation.
• Design novel antibody-based formats informed by protein structure and therapeutic mechanism of action.
• Translate engineering concepts into immunological hypotheses and assay strategies.
• Develop study plans and guide execution of biochemical, molecular, cellular, and functional assays.
• Mentor Research Associates and review experimental work for quality and progress.
• Integrate data across protein engineering, immunology, and assay biology to guide next steps.
• Collaborate with multiple discovery and tech teams across disciplines.
• Communicate complex findings to project teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Protein engineering

Immunology

Antibody engineering

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extraordinary® 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 Role

As a Senior Scientist, Antibody Research and Technologies, you will drive the design and development of novel therapeutic antibody-based formats. Your focus will be on combining deep protein engineering expertise with immunological understanding, translating molecular designs into functional biological activity.

This is primarily a scientific leadership and coordination role rather than a hands-on laboratory position. You will independently drive research projects by developing study plans, reviewing and interpreting experimental data, and guiding a Research Associate in the execution of functional assays. You will connect protein engineering, immunology, and assay biology, bringing the different scientific contributions together into clear conclusions and next steps.

You will join a collaborative team working to create the next generation of antibody-based therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. We are looking for a creative and pragmatic scientist who enjoys solving complex protein engineering challenges, works well across disciplines, and can maintain scientific direction and momentum within a project.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive protein engineering research projects from scientific concept through experimental validation.
• Design novel antibody-based formats based on a strong understanding of protein structure, function, and therapeutic mechanism of action.
• Translate protein engineering concepts into relevant immunological hypotheses and functional assay strategies.
• Develop clear study plans and guide the experimental execution of protein biochemical, molecular, cellular, and functional assays.
• Scientifically guide a Research Associate through effective planning, delegation, troubleshooting, and review of experimental work.
• Review, analyze, and integrate experimental data, draw well-supported conclusions, and define recommendations and next steps.
• Connect scientific contributions across protein engineering, immunology, and assay biology to maintain direction and progress within projects.
• Collaborate closely with Research Associates, Scientists, and Senior Scientists across multidisciplinary discovery and technology teams.
• Communicate complex scientific findings clearly to project teams and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify emerging developments in protein engineering, immunology, and therapeutic antibody technologies and assess their potential application within Genmab.
• Train and mentor colleagues in relevant technologies and the scientific principles underpinning the research.
• Build and maintain productive collaborations with academic and industry partners.
• Ensure that research activities and documentation comply with applicable procedures, quality standards, and data-integrity principles.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in protein engineering, structural biology, molecular biology, biophysics, immunology, cell biology, oncology, or a related discipline, together with relevant postdoctoral and/or industry experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep expertise in protein and/or peptide engineering, preferably involving antibodies or other therapeutic proteins.
• A strong understanding of immunology and the ability to translate engineered protein designs into biologically relevant functional assays.
• Experience with cytokine and cytokine-receptor biology is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of biological and chemical conjugation technologies and their application to therapeutic modalities is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop study plans, drive scientific projects, and maintain progress across multiple contributors.
• Experience supervising, training, or scientifically guiding Research Associates, including the planning and review of experimental work.
• Contributions to protein engineering research demonstrated through industrial research programs, peer-reviewed publications, patent applications, or invention disclosures.
• A creative and solution-oriented scientific mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing approaches and contribute new ideas.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to bring together different scientific disciplines and perspectives.
• Clear and effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
• You must already be based in the Netherlands at the time of application.

The proposed gross annual/monthly base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is:

EUR62.400,00---93.600,00

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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