Program Management Intern

Genmab; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Genmab is offering a Summer Program Management Intern role in Princeton, NJ. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting cross-functional program execution and drug development planning within a biotech team.

Interns join the PM team to assist with timelines, governance, and reporting, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle from early to late-stage development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Life Sciences or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Interest in drug development or program management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and tracking project timelines, deliverables, and milestones across cross-functional teams.
• Support program team meetings, including agenda prep, minutes, and action follow-ups.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with core and sub-teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to analyze program data and ensure alignment with development strategy.
• Create presentation materials and reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance efficiency and use of PM tools.
• Gain exposure to program governance and drug development processes from early to late-stage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook/Teams

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!

Job Title

Program Management Intern

Why Genmab

At Genmab, interns don’t just learn about the work - they help move it forward. Our internship program provides meaningful, hands‑on experience through real projects that directly support our teams, business priorities, and mission to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases.

From day one, interns are welcomed as part of the team and given opportunities to contribute, collaborate, and make an impact. Along the way, you’ll learn from talented colleagues and senior leaders, build new skills, expand your professional network, and gain exposure to the innovative work happening across Genmab.

We’re always looking for smart, curious, purpose‑led people who are ready to bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas. Explore our website to learn more about Genmab and how you could play a role in our bold, extra[not]ordinary® future.

Job Overview

The Program Management (PM) team plays a central role in advancing Genmab’s drug development portfolio by supporting cross‑functional program execution, project planning, and strategic decision‑making.

This Summer Intern role will provide insight into strategic program planning, governance processes, and operational excellence within a dynamic biotech company.

What you’ll do

As an intern, you will work alongside Program Managers (PMs) to support the execution of drug development programs by:

• Assisting in the development and tracking of project timelines, deliverables, and key milestones across cross‑functional teams.
• Supporting the facilitation of program team meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting minutes, and action item follow‑ups.
• Supporting cross‑functional coordination and communication with core and sub‑teams
• Collaborating with project teams to gather and analyze program data, ensuring alignment with development strategy and goals.
• Contributing to the creation of presentation materials and reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Assisting in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, team collaboration, and other Project Management tools and best practices.
• Gaining exposure to program governance, decision‑making frameworks, and drug development processes from early to late‑stage development.

This role provides firsthand experience in biotech project management and drug development, offering an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Genmab’s mission.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Interest in drug development, and/or program management.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Previous experience or coursework in project management, clinical research, or some aspect of drug development is a plus.
• Some understanding of biopharmaceutical industry processes (e.g., clinical development phases, CMC, regulatory pathways, etc.) is a plus.

General Intern Information – Date/Location/Schedule

Internships will take place over 10 weeks from June - August 2027. This role will be based in Princeton, NJ and operate on a required hybrid schedule - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote per week. This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at the time of the application or in the future.

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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