At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

Primary Responsibilities

We are in search of a highly skilled Security Architect with a specialized focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), tasked with ensuring that security is an integral part of every business or IT-driven initiative. As a pivotal member of our Global Information Security Team, you will not only identify and mitigate security risks associated with our AI and ML initiatives but also ensure that security principles are embedded from the outset in all projects and products. Your role extends beyond developing robust security frameworks and strategies for our advanced AI and ML systems; it also involves advocating for and implementing security measures that are seamlessly integrated into the lifecycle of every project or product, thereby safeguarding our systems against evolving threats. This position demands a unique blend of AI knowledge, cloud security concepts, cybersecurity expertise, and a profound understanding of the specific security challenges posed by AI/ML technologies. In addition, a keen ability to collaborate with teams to cultivate a culture of security-first thinking and to facilitate the seamless integration of security measures into business and IT initiatives is important. If you are passionate about ensuring that innovative AI/ML developments are supported by powerful cybersecurity practices, we invite you to apply.

We ask our employees to be able to work independently and be result driven. But at Genmab we ask more … we ask to be part of a team that has a passion for the work and knows exactly why we are doing what we are doing. We know that our colleagues around us have the same passion and are all driven to make this company a better company. We also know that we work better as a team and are willing to take acceptable risks when required. If you are passionate about pioneering artificial intelligence advancements and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we would love to have you onboard.

This person will be based out of our HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark and will be onsite 60% of the time.

Primary Contacts

• Reports to Principal Security Officer - US
• Global Head of IT Security & Risk Management
• Principal Security Officer – DK, NL
• Members of IT Infrastructure & Operations
• Members of Data Science / AI department
• Colleagues from business units with deep technical knowledge of AI / ML
• Solution Architects
• Leaders of global functional departments (e.g., Data Protection Officer, Head of QA, Finance Compliance Lead)

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of AI and ML systems as well as all associated business or IT-driven initiatives, identifying vulnerabilities and crafting effective mitigation strategies.

AI/ML Security Strategy: Develop and implement security strategies specifically for AI and ML projects, ensuring robust protection against AI-specific threats.

Security Framework Development: Create security frameworks and standard methodologies for AI and ML development and deployment.

Incident Response for AI Systems: Partner with Security Operations and develop incident response protocols for AI/ML security incidents, including identification, analysis, and remediation of such threats.

Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends and threats in AI/ML security, incorporating brand-new solutions into our security infrastructure.

Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with IT and AI/ML development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle and promote a culture of security awareness.

Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide expert guidance and training to team members on AI/ML security best practices.

Compliance and Standards Consistency: Ensure AI/ML initiatives comply with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.

Requirements

Education

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, AI/ML or related technical field or equivalent work experience. Master’s level degree preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in information security and IT risk management in general, and security architecture in particular
• 5+ years of experience in network, application, or infrastructure security including a mix of hands-on technical work along with compliance and leadership responsibilities
• 5+ years of experience in AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud security infrastructure architecture, services, and solutions
• Demonstrated experience in working in a Pharma/Biotech or industry-related company
• Deep knowledge and prior experience in securing complex AI/ML models, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) and deep learning architectures
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy laws relevant to AI/ML
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AI/ML specific certifications) are advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in working in multinational organization and virtual teams
• Demonstrated experience of influencing key collaborators across the organization and within complex contexts

Knowledge/Skills

• Evaluate and address security vulnerabilities encompassing the entire spectrum of IT-managed Operations and Architectural systems, focusing on AI/ML models, their training datasets, and the environments where they are deployed
• Design and implement secure architectures for model development, training, deployment, and monitoring
• Integrate security principles into the AI/ML lifecycle, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Partner with AI specialists and engineers to educate them on security considerations within the AI/ML development process
• Continuously monitor the evolving threat landscape for vulnerabilities in AI/ML algorithms, frameworks, and tools
• Bridge the gap between security and AI/ML teams by facilitating open communication and collaboration
• Work with infrastructure services and application development organizations to choose appropriate security technology solutions
• Research and evaluate new technologies to provide more efficient and effective solutions
• Deliver presentation to IT and business representatives on security technologies and industry trends
• Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating business/project needs and developing alternative solutions
• Excellent knowledge and insight into business and organizational processes; experience in working in a biotech or pharmacological company is a must
• Excellent contact skills, being able to communicate effectively with different team members and to deal with the different interests in the organization.
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills
• Ability to build consensus, making decisions based on many variables, and gain support for major initiatives
• Solid sense of self, ethics and effort, as well as the willingness to focus and commit to achieve important goals
• Good understanding of current and emerging cyber security and privacy regulations and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them
• Experience tracking, measuring, and communicating the quality of risk management processes and controls applicable to the IT department
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain regulatory requirements to IT leaders

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to 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 leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed 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 guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website. 

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