Director, Strategy & Operations – Europe

Genmab; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genmab seeks a dynamic Director of Strategy & Operations to enhance their presence in Europe. This role involves strategic planning and operational execution, requiring significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership capabilities, foster collaboration, and be adept at managing ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive-level roles, preferably in pharma/biopharma.
• Experience building and scaling operations during launch phases.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with EU GM to translate vision into actionable strategies.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the EU GM office.
• Establish the European commercial organization and team culture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Executive-level experience

Degree in relevant field

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

Genmab is on a journey to bring our innovative medicines to patients in Europe. As we establish and grow our presence, we are looking for a dynamic, resourceful, and highly collaborative Director of Strategy & Operations to partner directly with the EU General Manager (GM) and European leadership team.

This is a critical role at the intersection of strategic planning, operational execution, and organizational development. You will help shape the emerging Genmab Europe organization, support launch readiness and market expansion, and foster a “roll-up-your-sleeves” culture grounded in purpose, agility, and collaboration.

This role we prefer to fill in Germany, being homebased in Copenhagen or working remote it another EU country is possible too (with regular travel to European sites).

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Serve as a thought partner to the EU GM in translating vision into actionable strategies across countries and functions.

• Drive cross-functional planning, goal setting (e.g., OKRs), and tracking processes aligned with regional and global priorities.

• Shape and manage key forums (e.g., EU LT meetings, quarterly business reviews) to enable effective decision-making.

Operations & Business Rhythm

• Lead day-to-day operations of the EU GM office: coordinate priorities, manage business cadence, and enable connectivity across markets.

• Ensure strategic initiatives are translated into operational plans and tracked through structured follow-up and accountability.

• Partner with global and regional functions (Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, etc.) to remove barriers and accelerate progress.

Organizational Build & Culture

• Act as a force multiplier for the EU GM to establish the European commercial organization – including headcount growth, governance, and ways of working.

• Support onboarding, team development, and cultural integration efforts as the organization scales.

• Embody and foster a “One Genmab” mindset – inclusive, science-driven, patient-focused, and entrepreneurial.

Problem Solving & Ambiguity Management

• Take ownership of undefined challenges and work across teams to develop pragmatic solutions.

• Navigate and lead through uncertainty with curiosity, clarity, and confidence.

• Build scalable processes where needed, and flex tactically where necessary.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of executive-level experience, with extensive project management experience in a medical or commercial operations area within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical sector.

• Demonstrated experience building and scaling commercial or cross-functional operations within a biopharma or life sciences setting — ideally during a launch or market expansion phase.

• Strategic thinker with a track record of operational excellence — can move seamlessly from shaping high-level plans to driving execution across multiple stakeholders.

• Skilled at influencing senior leaders and enabling team effectiveness without direct authority; known for “connecting the dots” in complex environments.

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and solve unstructured problems with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.

• Comfortable with both structure and scrappiness — thrives in environments where not everything is defined and takes initiative to create clarity.

• Deep understanding of how regional and local markets operate in Europe, including regulatory and commercial dynamics.

• Cultural ambassador: passionate about helping shape a high-performing, values-driven organization with a strong sense of identity and purpose.

• Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus.

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose

• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do

• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving

• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds

• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team

• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative

• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)

• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

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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