Director, Operational Excellence & Transformation

Genmab; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 193,280 - 289,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Genmab seeks a Director, Operational Excellence to shape the company’s transformation agenda. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, promote continuous improvement, and enable sustainable performance.

This role emphasizes influence and governance over direct people management in a global team. You’ll partner with senior leaders to refine standards, deploy Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, and drive AI-enabled insights for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a relevant field.
• MBA/MSc preferred for advanced leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the Operational Excellence framework with governance and best practices.
• Lead improvement portfolios aligning with strategic objectives and deliver value.
• Coach leaders on Lean/6 Sigma, change leadership, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching & governance

AI-enabled process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management

MBA or MSc preferred

Job description

Genmab seeks a Director, Operational Excellence to shape the company’s transformation agenda. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, promote continuous improvement, and enable sustainable performance.

This role emphasizes influence and governance over direct people management in a global team. You’ll partner with senior leaders to refine standards, deploy Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, and drive AI-enabled insights for strategic decision-making.