Associate Director, Communications

Genmab; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Genmab, Princeton-based, seeks an Associate Director, Communications, to lead US internal communications and cross-functional campaigns. You will partner with global teams to translate messaging locally and support executive communications while shaping employee engagement.

The role involves designing content for digital channels and coordinating global campaigns to showcase Genmab’s growth story. You’ll manage large internal events, counsel stakeholders, and develop visual assets, with a focus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pharma/biotech communications.
• Executive and internal communications expertise.
• Omnichannel strategy, change management and project management proven.
• Eye for detail and design; experience with Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Adobe.
• Global team experience and collaboration across functions.
• Fluency with SharePoint and digital comms tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead US internal communications and enterprise campaigns for Genmab.
• Deliver large and small forums; coordinate meetings and events.
• Counsel stakeholders on messaging, change management, and channels.
• Partner with HR and global teams to align local and global messaging.
• Create visual assets to support Genmab’s mission and growth.
• Prepare senior leadership communications and briefing materials.

Skills

Executive communications

Internal communications

Omnichannel strategy

Change management

Project management

Canva

Photoshop

Illustrator

SharePoint

Global team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe

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!

The Role

The Associate Director, Communications, is responsible for leading internal communications in the US, as well as enterprise-wide initiatives and campaigns, and proactively contributing to global content creation as a member of Genmab’s Communications & Corporate Affairs team. This role is based in Princeton, NJ, and reports into the Senior Director, Communications, also based in Princeton, NJ.

The Associate Director (AD) will develop and execute an internal communications strategy for US-based employees to support employee engagement and cross-functional communications. This role will partner with its counterparts in Denmark (Associate Director, DK Public Affairs & Communications) and in the Netherlands (Associate Director, Communications & Public Affairs NL) to ensure pull-through of global messaging through a local lens.

As part of this role, the AD will also support the Senior Director, Communications, to support global events and executive communications, as well as curate and develop content for digital channels and contribute to global initiatives campaigns that showcase Genmab’s journey of innovation and growth to build confidence in Genmab’s transformation into a fully integrated biotech bringing our medicines to patients.

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.

Responsibilities

• Brings the Genmab narrative to life through dynamic communications and engaging forums including meetings, in-person and virtual events; and through rich storytelling to drive enterprise-wide understanding of the company’s strategy and culture.
• Leads internal communications in the US, aligning messaging and approach with Global C&CA and with Commercialization Communications for US Market to customize as needed.
• Delivers large-format employee meetings (e.g., Global Updates, CEO All Hands, etc.) and coordinate smaller-scale forums (e.g. executive roundtables) with the goal of shaping and influencing employee sentiment, building confidence in Genmab’s future, and foster leadership trust and visibility. Manages agenda, content, rehearsals and logistics.
• Counsels internal stakeholders on all aspects of employee communications, including messaging, change management, and digital channel strategy.
• Partners with Site HR Leader to support organizational evolution and to stay connected on global communications campaigns that require local approach.
• Creates visual assets and imagery for internal use, bringing to life Genmab’s mission, strategic ambition, and commitment to patients
• Provides well-written business communications for senior leaders, including but not limited to organizational announcements, meeting presentations, key messages, talking points, scripts, and briefing documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in communications preferably within pharma/biotech or other highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience in executive communications, internal communications, editorial management, omnichannel strategy, change management, and project management.
• Eye for detail and design with experience in producing creative assets. Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Adobe is helpful.
• Prior experience as part of a global team and working with multiple stakeholders across different functions.
• Fluency with SharePoint and other digital communications tools.

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

$156,000.00---$236,400.00

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

Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on 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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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.