Senior director, head of digital technical operations

Werkgever:
Genmab
Regio:
Utrecht
 
Functieomschrijving

The Role

and Department

Technical Operations at Genmab encompasses the full Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) spectrum—including process development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, as well as global supply chain. As a foundational function in Genmab’s integrated R&D-to-commercial model, TechOps plays a pivotal role in delivering on our vision to transform the future of cancer treatment. 

 

In this newly established leadership role, you will drive the build-out and maturity of the Digital TechOps function. As the Head of Digital TechOps, you will spearhead the development and execution of the digital, data, and technology strategy within TechOps. You will report to the Head of TechOps Strategy and Business Effectiveness, and be a key member of Genmab’s global data, digital, and AI hub-and-spoke model working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to unlock the full potential of data and digital innovation across the value chain. 

This role is an onsite role in either DK or NL and the you will be reporting to the Vice President, Head of TechOps Strategy and Business Effectiveness

 

Responsibilities 

  • Define the data, digital and AI vision for the functional areas represented by the spoke, in alignment with enterprise and functional vision and deliverables, e.g., in which ways will data, digital and AI create value for the function, how will technology contribute to the deliverables  

  • Build data, digital & AI deployment roadmap, to translate the vision into reality, while respecting organizational constraints; those include but are not limited to decisions on:  

  • Functional processes to redesign, using technology as an enabler  

  • Solutions to build / deploy, and to terminate  

  • Data sources to procure, and to eliminate  

  • How data and solutions integrate to derive insights and deliver business value  

  • Align with centrally established processes and guidelines to support central reporting and to ensure scalability of technology, e.g., intake process, budgeting process, data platforms, ML engineering platforms, security and risk management   

  • Oversee and help ensure technology delivery efforts on time and within budget  

  • Build technology competency within functional areas represented by delivering focused training and change management initiatives, together with hub colleagues as needed  

  • Source innovation from colleagues in functional areas represented, and act as initial point of contact for new technology implementation ideas  

 

 Requirement

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD or MBA) in data/AI, engineering, or life sciences 

  • 12–15 + years leading enterprise data, digital & AI programs 

  • Experience from and/or knowledge about the TechOps (CMC) domain area 

  • Proven impact delivering tech-enabled transformation in biotech, pharma, or regulated healthcare 

  • Deep expertise with cloud data platforms, analytics engineering, and/or enterprise BI 

  • Hands-on leadership of AI/ML lifecycle, MLOps, and responsible-AI practices 

  • Strong command of data governance, cybersecurity, GxP, GDPR, and global compliance frameworks 

  • Track record building and scaling high-performing, cross-functional teams  

  • Track record delivering large scale transformation programs on time and within budget  

  • Executive influence and change-management skills to align C-suite, functions, and external partners 

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.