Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence

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!

Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence

The Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence (CI) sits within the Global Commercial Operations department and will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy for the company’s late stage and in-line portfolio. Reporting to the Director for Global Competitive Intelligence, this individual will serve as the primary CI partner to cross-functional commercial and asset teams, delivering timely, actionable insights that inform strategic decision making from late clinical development through regulatory approval and launch.

The ideal candidate brings deep oncology market knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex competitive dynamics into clearly conveyed strategic implications. This role requires a proactive, curious, and highly collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, science-driven environment.

Work arrangement: This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide an objective commercial viewpoint on potential disruptive forces and pending market and competitive catalysts, based on an in-depth understanding and analysis of healthcare dynamics (inclusive of commercial, clinical, and scientific competitive information)

• Lead CI strategy within specified therapeutic area(s) to ensure matrix teams have actionable intelligence by connecting the business implications of competitor (new & established) activities and disruptive market events / trends to near and long-term strategies

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Drive and execute CI plan by leading the collection of CI from secondary and primary sources, managing external vendors, and synthesizing and disseminating intelligence and associated implications

• Translate complex data into concise narratives that highlight strategic implications and recommended actions

• Effectively partner across the organization to incorporate commercial, clinical, medical, access, and regulatory perspectives that inform CI viewpoint and implications

• Collaborate with Insights colleagues across the Global and US teams to boost efficiency and optimize Genmab investments

• Identify, develop, and leverage AI-enabled tools and workflows responsibly to accelerate competitive intelligence collection, synthesis, and insight generation

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA, or MS) strongly preferred

• 7+ years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry in a commercial or clinical role; and/or management consulting experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in competitive intelligence

• Therapeutic experience in oncology/hematology

• Experience supporting late-stage development assets and/or product launches

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence without authority

• Familiarity with standard CI tools and databases, including incorporation of AI tools

• Experience with vendor management and budgeting

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed environment, aligning diverse stakeholders and driving execution toward shared objectives

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

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 

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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