Senior Vice President, Global Supply

Genmab; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 340,000 - 510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Health benefits including dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Genmab is seeking a Senior Vice President, Global Supply to define and lead the transformation of global supply functions. The role requires extensive experience in global supply strategy and leadership within biotech or pharma.

This position is critical for the organization's success, managing accountability across clinical and commercial supply functions, while driving operational excellence and talent development.

Compensation ranges from $340,000 to $510,000, including significant benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply and/or technical operations within biotech or pharma.
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end supply organizations in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical-to-commercial supply transitions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global supply strategy aligned with commercial expansion.
• Build and evolve an integrated Global Supply operating model.
• Oversee planning, S&OP, demand forecasting, and supply balancing.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supply chain strategy

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Collaboration skills

Education

Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences

Job description

The Role

At Genmab, we are seeking a Senior Vice President, Global Supply to define and lead the transformation of our global supply functions, with end‑to‑end accountability across clinical and commercial supply. The position reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations Officer.

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Define and execute the global supply strategy, aligned with Genmab’s commercial expansion and pipeline progression.
• Build and evolve an integrated Global Supply operating model, balancing global standardization with regional agility.
• Lead the transformation toward end‑to‑end supply accountability, spanning clinical and commercial supply.
• Shape Genmab’s long‑term supply network strategy, including make‑vs‑buy decisions, partner models, and footprint optimization.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop a global organization, including:
  • Global/Corporate Supply Chain backbone (planning, systems, lifecycle management, logistics)
  • Clinical Drug Supply (newly integrated)
  • Regional commercial supply leadership (US, Europe, International markets)
• Build a high‑performing leadership team, including newly established regional supply chain heads.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

End‑to‑End Supply Accountability

• Oversee planning, S&OP, demand forecasting, and supply balancing across the portfolio.
• Ensure robust distribution, logistics, and warehousing strategies across global markets.
• Drive product lifecycle management, including launch readiness and transitions from clinical to commercial supply.
• Strengthen risk management, resilience, and business continuity across the supply network.

Global & Regional Integration

• Define and optimize the interface between global and regional supply functions.
• Enable strong regional execution through empowered US and European supply leadership.
• Ensure alignment across anchor, cluster, distributor, and partner markets.
• Build strong collaboration with Commercial, CMC, Quality, Engineering, and external partners.

Operational Excellence & Digital Enablement

• Drive data‑driven decision‑making through advanced planning systems and supply chain analytics.
• Lead initiatives to standardize processes, reduce complexity, and improve transparency.
• Strengthen systems and center‑of‑excellence capabilities to support scalability.
• Champion continuous improvement and lean supply principles.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply and/or technical operations within biotech or pharma.
• Proven track record of leading end‑to‑end supply organizations in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience supporting commercial‑stage products and global launches.
• Strong understanding of clinical‑to‑commercial supply transitions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale high‑performing global teams, including engineering and project organizations.
• Deep expertise in S&OP, global logistics, external manufacturing, and supply chain strategy.
• Experience working with CMOs, external partners, and complex global distribution networks.

Leadership Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• Strong enterprise mindset with end‑to‑end accountability across supply and infrastructure.
• Skilled in navigating complex, global, and cross‑functional environments.
• Ability to lead both operational excellence and large‑scale capital initiatives.
• Effective at balancing standardization with flexibility and regional needs.
• Inspirational leader who builds trust, alignment, and engagement across teams.
• Decisive and data‑driven, with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

Compensation (US candidates)

$340.000,00 – $510.000,00 (USD). The actual offer will consider experience, qualifications, and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and long‑term incentives.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 6% of contributions.
• Health benefits: two medical plans (including HDHP with HSA), dental and vision insurance.
• Voluntary plans: critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks discretionary paid parental leave.
• Support resources: 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.

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose.
• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do.
• You believe in a rooted‑in‑science approach to problem‑solving.
• You are a generous collaborator who can work 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 operates a global presence with offices across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The senior position is based in the United States, with potential for travel to other regions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Genmab is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application.