Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Planning

Genmab; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Lifestyle Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Genmab is seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Planning to drive trial timelines across the portfolio, enable Planisware, and own a standardized MSP trial planning template for GTLs. You will develop high‑quality timeline visualizations to support governance decisions and trial execution.

This role requires strong collaboration and the ability to translate complex data into actionable plans. In this role you will partner with Global Trial Leaders and Development Program Managers, align trial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 7-10+ years of experience in clinical trial operations, project management, trial planning, or related roles.
• Experience driving planning system adoption and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience developing or standardizing planning templates, tools, or reporting frameworks across multiple studies.
• Strong understanding of portfolio-level planning considerations and governance expectations.
• Advanced analytical capability and ability to provide structured execution insight to leadership forums.

Responsibilities

• Planisware enablement: drive effective use of Planisware and reflect trial plans with dependencies and execution strategy.
• MSP template ownership: develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose MSP trial planning template.
• Data visualization: deliver templates showing milestones and activities for governance discussions.
• Process & tool adoption: act as Planisware SME and coach GTLs and teams.
• Governance support: prepare timeline views aligned with governance forums and provide decision-ready visuals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Planisware

Microsoft Project (MSP)

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!

Overview

The Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Planning is an individual contributor focused on supporting Clinical Trial Teams (CTTs) in the effective management of clinical trial timelines across the portfolio. The role drives planning system enablement (Planisware), owns and maintains a standardized Microsoft Project (MSP) trial planning template, and develops high-quality timeline visualizations to support trial execution and governance decision-making.
The role partners closely with Global Trial Leaders (GTLs), who are accountable for the overall delivery of their trials and retain ownership of trial timelines within internal planning systems. The Clinical Trial Planner complements this accountability by ensuring planning data is structured, standardized, and translated into clear, actionable insights that enable effective execution and decision-making.

Responsibilities/tasks

Planisware Enablement & Trial Support

• Partner with GTLs across the portfolio to drive effective use of Planisware and ensure trial plans reflect agreed assumptions, dependencies, and execution strategy, while GTLs retain overall accountability.
• Liaise with Development Program Managers (DPMs) to align trial-level plans with program- and asset-level timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Planning team to provide structured trial-level insights and recommendations that inform ongoing refinement and maintenance of Planisware templates and standards.

MS Project (MSP) Template Ownership & Standardization

• Develop and maintain a fit for purpose Microsoft Project (MSP) Trial Planning template for GTL use across study phases.
• Ensure alignment between the MSP template, Planisware, and portfolio-level planning standards.
• Provide guidance to GTLs to promote consistent, high-quality timeline development using the MSP template.

Data Visualization

• Develop and deliver clear visualization templates derived from Planisware and/or MSP data, displaying key milestones and activities.
• Tailor visual outputs to support CTTs, governance, and leadership discussions.

Process & Tool Adoption

• Act as a Planisware subject matter expert at the trial-support level.
• Reinforce GTL training through hands‑on guidance and real‑time coaching.
• Apply and promote standardized planning methodologies and visualization standards across the portfolio.

Governance Awareness & Decision Support

• Prepare timeline views and supporting materials aligned with governance forum expectations (e.g., Project Board, Portfolio Board, Operational Review Committee).
• Anticipate governance triggers based on timeline changes or emerging risks.
• Translate planning data into concise, decision‑ready visuals and summaries.

Requirements/Preferences

Senior Manager

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 7-10+ years of experience in clinical trial operations, project management, trial planning, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience driving planning system adoption and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience developing or standardizing planning templates, tools, or reporting frameworks across multiple studies.
• Strong understanding of portfolio-level planning considerations and governance expectations.
• Advanced analytical capability and ability to provide structured execution insight to leadership forums.

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$131,040.00---$196,560.00
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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