Genmab

Vice President, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT)

Genmab  •  Copenhagen, DK (Remote)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

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!


The Role

At Genmab, weare committed to transforming the lives of patients through innovative antibody therapeutics. We areseekinga strategic and hands-on Vice President of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) to play a pivotal role within our CMC Development & Manufacturing organization.

Reporting into the SVP, CMC Development & Manufacturing, this leader will be instrumental in ensuring robust manufacturing processes, seamless technology transfers, scale-up, validation, and lifecycle management of drug substance and drug product across our portfolio. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of development, regulatory CMC, external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs), and supply—critical to enabling both clinical and commercial success. MSAT current employs about 40 people, covering CMC Characterization and Analytical , CMC Pharmaceutical Development, CMC Process Development, CMC Stability, and CMC Writing. Significant growth is expected in MSAT during 2026 and gives the candidate a unique opportunity to form the future MSAT organization at Genmab.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the MSAT function, providing scientific and technical oversight across internal development functions, and external manufacturing operations

  • Serve as the primary authority on process performance and robustness, scale-up, and continued process verification

  • Drive troubleshooting and resolution of complex manufacturing challenges

  • Oversee and standardize technology transfer strategies through the development life-cycle from preclinical and clinical CMC development to GMP manufacturing and commercial life-cycle of Genmab's product portfolio

  • Ensure successful scale-up activities while maintaining product quality and process consistency.

  • Own process characterization and process validation (PPQ), continued process verification, and lifecycle optimization

  • Provide technical expertise and author/review key CMC sections of global regulatory filings (IND, IMPD, BLA, MAA)

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Genmab’s Product Development team in Utrecht where non-GMP pharmaceutical, analytical and process development as well as advanced product and process characterization is performed

  • Partner with Drug Supply, Quality, Genmab QC lab and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance and uninterrupted testing and supply

  • Build and lead high-performing MSAT teams with a culture of scientific rigor, datadriven decision making and drive continuous improvement initiatives

  • Foster a collaborative environment within MSAT and strong cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field

  • 15+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing (MSAT), process development and technical operations

  • Strong expertise in technology transfer, scale-up, process validation, and commercial manufacturing support

  • Deep knowledge of biologics manufacturing and GMP requirements, with a majority of experiences collected from working with antibody based drugs, as e.g. bispecifics and antibody drug conjugates, or other large biologic molecules

  • Deep understanding of global GMP regulations and lifecycle management requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH)

  • Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and leading teams through inspections

  • Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented organization

  • Preferably experience from a global or multi-site manufacturing network

  • Preferably background with both internal manufacturing and CMO/CDMO oversight

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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Genmab

About Genmab

We are an international biotech company committed to our goal of improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, our passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational, quantitative, and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, and effector function enhanced antibodies. By 2030, our vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with knock-your-socks-off (KYSO®) antibody medicines. We are united by our core values: a passion for innovation, determination, integrity, and working as one team and respecting each other. When you work at Genmab you'll be part of a warm, fun, dynamic community seeking out and embracing the opportunity to build new and bold futures within a rapidly growing biotechnology company. Genmab is a place where you can be authentically you; you are empowered to innovate, build solutions and execute; you feel cared for and supported. In its totality, this makes working at Genmab an extra[not]ordinaryTM experience. Established in 1999, we are headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
2500 Valby, DK
Year Founded
Unknown
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