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.

The Role and Department

Genmab is searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager, Global Clinical Drug Supply - Strategy & Innovation to be part of Global Clinical Drug Supply (GCDS) Planning in Princeton, NJ USA.

Come and immerse yourself in an impressive pipeline and portfolio, where you will have the opportunity to be part of the team that is in the leading role in the planning of operational excellence, strategic planning, and innovation implementation for the Global Clinical Drug Supply team. The individual will have the ability to exercise their skills and knowledge on process management & improvement, strategic & risk management planning, change management and stakeholder management. Leading and supporting this type of work will allow the individual to be at the forefront of bringing medicines to cancer patients and other serious diseases.

Senior Project Manager, Global Clinical Drug Supply - Strategy & Innovation will work in partnership with several internal and external stakeholders, including GCDS Operations, GCDS Systems, Development Operations, Research & Development Strategic Initiatives, Portfolio & Project Management, and CMC.

You are skilled in professional and clear written and oral communication to ensure activities are carried out as per expectation. You must be an initiative driven and proactive team player with responsibility to deliver high quality trial supplies on time from a planning perspective. As changes are a natural part of our work, you must be able to prioritize your tasks and balance importance with appropriate urgency.

Where you will work

The position reports to the Global Clinical Drug Supply Planning Leader based in Princeton, NJ. The incumbent must be able to work according to our hybrid work arrangement, a combination of onsite work in Princeton plus some ability to work from home.

Responsibilities:

Integration Management:

• Ensure all project management processes and activities are well-coordinated and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans and technical blueprints that consolidate project schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor and control project integration to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders and project teams (across multiple regions) to ensure project alignment and integration.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and potential conflicts to ensure seamless project execution.

Process Management and Improvement:

• Develop and maintain global processes for Global Drug Clinical Supply Strategy & Integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure process and procedures flows are maintained for the clinical supply stakeholders, cross-functional team, and regional teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of process improvements and digital solutions.
• Ensure process optimization, compliance, and sustainability.
• Provide training, guidance, and support for process improvements and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Align, continuously, processes with evolving business requirements, goals, and strategic changes, while providing inputs to risk management.

• Obtain Project/Trial specific information to initiate drug supply strategic planning and execution and maintain information on changing clinical development plan. 

Strategic Planning and Operations

• Develop innovation goals, prioritization, and operational/projects plans for global clinical drug supplies in partnership with R&D Teams and enabling functions.
• Optimize end-to-end supply operations across therapeutic areas and remove bottlenecks.
• Track and forecast resource capacity, utilization, and allocation in collaboration with global clinical drug supply.
• Establish and maintain financial transparency for all projects, trials, and initiatives, while identifying ways to reduce cost and overall waste of supplies and resources.

Performance and Risk Management

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor and manage the performance of external service providers.
• Assess and mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with regulations and internal processes.

Change and Stakeholder Management

• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Identify enterprise level projects that may have impact to supply planning and operational to help increase efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Maintain a deep understanding of continuous improvement, development strategy, risk management, and industry trends to drive informed decision-making.

Clinical Drug Supply Management

• Identify risks for delays for projects/programs and trials and possible mitigations (contingency plans and new/additional scenarios) that may impact clinical drug supply). 
• Create and maintain program/project plans, trial IMP/AxMP forecast and demand plans, and budgets throughout the trial lifecycle. 
• Maintain all project/program trial level inventory and ensuring no stock out situations. 
• Lead and participate in cross functional teams and support strategic cross functional collaboration (i.e., project/program and trials).
• Lead Clinical Project Supply Team discussions. 
• Participate in regulatory discussions in relation to IMP/AxMP. 
• Manage project/trial specific planning documentation (i.e., drug supply plan, milestone tracking, IMP manual, etc.).
• Ensure GxP compliance & regulatory guideline compliance during all drug supply planning tasks, activities, and deliverables.  
• Support inspection and audit preparation and execution.
• Supervise, train, and educate colleagues in Global Clinical Drug Supply, drive and support trouble shooting in trials/projects and risk mitigate for operational items.
• Responsible to be compliant with Genmab´s quality system.

Requirements

• Language ability – Advanced Proficiency in speaking and writing in Chinese (Simplified).
• Minimum of a completed Master’s degree with +8 years of experience, or completed PhD degree with +6 year of experience.
• Experience in handling integration management, process and continuous improvement management, digital or data technology, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, ERP, clinical supply chain, logistics, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Broad and Diverse experience in working with trial management for global clinical drug supply and supply functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP, GDP, and GCP. Supply Chain systems and processes.
• Strong desire to exploit emerging technologies for better business outcomes.
• Proven experience working in teams.
• Ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced environment and with tight timelines.
• Ability to be proactive, enthusiastic, and goal orientated.
• A team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of tasks.
• Strong communication skills in English - both oral and written.
• Ability to travel to China periodically if necessary (preferred but not required). 

The Team

You will be part of a highly competent team focused on lead and support continuous improvement initiatives for planning and maintenance of supplies for clinical trials, working closely with the Global Clinical Drug Supply Planning, Operations & System team and our cross-functional stakeholders.

Together with Global Clinical Drug Supply Planning, Operations & Systems team the three teams make up the Global Clinical Drug Supply department.

We have an international and informal working environment with a high pace while having fun and focus on one team spirit both within and outside the team and department.

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

$114,375.00---$190,625.00

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 bonuses.

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. 

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