EXTERNAL MANUFACTURING

Job Description : EXTERNAL MANUFACTURING HEAD EENMARK Genmab is seeking a Senior Director, Head of External Manufacturing, to join the CMC Project & Portfolio Management team. The External manufacturing Team is part of CMC Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) which also includes the Early-Stage Development, Late-stage Development and Life-Cyle Management teams. In this newly established role, the Senior Director will be responsible for defining and executing Genmab’s global external manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities, global expansion plans, and regulatory expectations. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for the global external manufacturing network, ensuring reliable clinical and commercial supply through a robust, compliant, and scalable CMO landscape. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape Genmab’s External Manufacturing network and develop the team driving this effort. The position reports to the Vice President, CMC Project & Portfolio Management, based in Genmab CMC Development and Manufacturing, Denmark. Key Responsibilities • Define and execute a global external manufacturing strategy, including long-term network design, sourcing strategy, and geographic footprint to support uninterrupted supply for clinical and commercial demands • Establish, lead and develop the External Manufacturing team, including resource planning, recruitment, performance management, and capability building • Own the oversight and governance of manufacturing CMOs, including performance management frameworks, business reviews, and escalation management • Define, track, and drive CMO performance using key metrics (e.g., Schedule adherence, deviation rates, batch success rates, cost efficiency) • Support negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and key commercial contracts in collaboration with Procurement, Commercial Supply Chain and Legal • Lead/support strategic initiatives including CMO onboarding, tech transfers, PAI readiness, and life cycle management activities • Partner with Quality to ensure GMP compliance, audit readiness, and successful regulatory inspections across all CMOs • Collaborate cross-functionally with Early-Stage Development, Late-stage Development, Regulatory CMC, Quality and Commercial Supply Chain functions to drive alignment across development and lifecycle stages • Travel is expected to be approximately 20-30 days per year Requirements • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field • 25+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with significant experience in external manufacturing and CMO management • Proven track record of managing global CMOs and delivering across clinical and commercial phases • Strong understanding of global cGMP requirements • Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization and engage senior leadership • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English skills and ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

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