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The Head of Medical Affairs, International Markets, serves as the strategic and scientific leader across International Markets, guiding medical vision, execution, and excellence to ensure that every decision reflects Genmab’s commitment to patients, science, and integrity.
Role Overview
The Head of Medical Affairs, International Markets, leads the regional medical affairs organization, overseeing strategy, operations, and the development of medical talent across the region with focus in the key anchor international markets. This leader will also be responsible for providing strategic leadership for all Medical Affairs activities and developing and executing Medical Affairs strategic initiatives across anchor International Markets including evaluation of MA needs for partnerships/distributorships.
This leader ensures alignment between global and local medical affairs efforts, shapes regional evidence generation and external engagement strategies, and provides scientific leadership to advance Genmab’s innovative pipeline and marketed assets. This leader will orchestrate cross-functional collaboration, working with International Markets Commercialization, Global Medical Affairs, Medical, Clinical Trial Operations, Legal, QA, Techs Ops, Regulatory, and other R&D and Enabling functions.
The Head of Medical Affairs, International Markets, will report to SVP, Global Head of Medical Affairs with a dotted reporting line to General Manager, International Markets. They will be a core member of the Leadership Team of both groups and other relevant leadership teams and governances.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Medical Strategy & Leadership
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Define and execute the International Markets Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with global medical, market access, marketing and corporate objectives to support successful product launches and commercialization in international markets.
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Translate Genmab’s global scientific and brand strategies into regionally relevant medical priorities and deliverables.
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Drive thought leadership and data-driven decision-making across anchor International Markets.
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Partner with global, regional, and country teams to ensure cohesive, insight-driven medical execution.
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Serve as the primary medical voice on the International Markets Leadership Team, contributing to strategic and operational direction.
Evidence Generation & Scientific Leadership
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Design and oversee the implementation of regional evidence generation programs, including real-world evidence, registries, and investigator-sponsored studies.
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Guide publication strategy, ensuring scientific accuracy, transparency, and alignment with company priorities.
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Lead regional input into global development programs, ensuring patient and physician needs are represented.
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Establish scientific communication standards and ensure consistency across markets.
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Maintain oversight of data analytics, HEOR collaborations, and regional insights to inform pipeline decisions.
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Proactively identify, evaluate, and leverage emerging technologies (e.g., advanced analytics, AI, digital platforms) to enhance strategic decision-making across international markets.
External Engagement & Thought Leadership
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Build and sustain relationships with top Key Opinion Leaders, Patient Advocacy, scientific societies, and healthcare organizations across the region.
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Represent Genmab at key medical congresses, symposia, and external scientific forums.
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Partners with patient advocacy and policy organizations to strengthen Genmab’s presence as a trusted scientific collaborator.
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Championing a unified customer experience ensuring the collection and integration of external insights to inform global strategy and drive continuous learning to continuously refine medical strategies.
Cross-Functional and Regional Collaboration
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Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trial Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Communications and Corporate Affairs to ensure scientific integrity in all activities.
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Serve as a medical advisor to cross-functional teams and regional governance boards.
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Strengthen communication between International Markets and global functions to ensure two-way strategic alignment.
People & Organizational Development
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Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, high-performing medical affairs team across the region encompassing multiple geographies.
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Build medical capabilities in scientific communication, evidence generation, compliance, and leadership.
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Ensure succession planning, talent development, and continuous professional growth.
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Foster a culture of inclusion, integrity, and accountability consistent with Genmab’s values.
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Serve as a role model for ethical leadership and scientific excellence.
Governance, Compliance & Quality
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Ensure that all regional medical activities comply with local laws, industry codes, and Genmab standards.
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Oversee audit readiness, inspection preparedness, and continuous improvement of medical processes.
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Partner with global and affiliate compliance to ensure rigorous oversight and transparency.
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Maintain the highest ethical and scientific standards in all external interactions and internal decisions.
Requirements
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MD, PharmD, or PhD in Life Sciences; advanced medical/scientific training strongly preferred.
12 years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience, including- 8 years in a regional or global Medical Affairs leadership role.
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Deep understanding of oncology or hematology preferred.
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Knowledge of the global and country-specific life sciences/biopharmaceutical/health care industries, industry policies and customer experiences, and an understanding of the implications around global decisions on the country’s market and vice versa.
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Proven success in developing and executing regional medical strategies in matrixed environments.
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Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing medical teams across multiple countries.
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Knowledge of EU specific industrial regulations, culture, and business practice.
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Strong expertise in evidence generation, scientific exchange, and compliance.
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Fluency in English required; additional European languages advantageous.
Key Attributes
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Scientifically grounded, forward-thinking leader shaping Genmab’s medical vision across International Markets.
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Collaborate closely across functions: Commercialization, R&D & Enabling functions to succeed in diverse markets.
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Ability to build an innovative capability that can operate in a complex, cross-functional and global environment.
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Empower teams through authenticity, empathy, and clear direction.
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Cultivate a culture of agility and innovation; thrive in uncertainty and navigate the complexities of the oncology market.
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Skilled communicator and cross-functional influencer.
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Pragmatic, data-driven, and focused on impact.
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Embodies Genmab’s core values: Innovation, Determination, Teamwork, and Integrity.
Success Measures
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Successful execution of Medical Affairs strategy and business priorities.
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Strength of medical-scientific engagement across the region.
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Effective regional collaboration with global and affiliate functions.
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Impact and quality of evidence generation and publications.
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Team engagement, retention, and development metrics.
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Compliance excellence and external reputation of Genmab’s medical organization.
Work Environment
Genmab embraces a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with collaboration. Team members are generally expected to be on-site approximately 60% of the time in their local market office, depending on the role and location. This approach supports meaningful in-person connection and creativity while allowing flexibility and focus time when working remotely.
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$253,440.00-$380,160.00
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:
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401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
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Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
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Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
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Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
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Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
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Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses
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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