Senior director, head of digital technical operations

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Genmab is dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary futures by developing antibody products and groundbreaking therapies that transform lives. We strive to create a global workplace where individuals’ contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions for patients, care partners, families and employees. Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science.

Genmab’s vision by 2030 is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO) antibody medicines. We are looking for a visionary and execution-focused leader to Head Data, Digital & AI for Technical Operations (TechOps). This is a critical leadership role responsible for designing a technology-first approach to drive data, digital & AI initiatives within TechOps, identifying gaps and risks, and working with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

Location: onsite in either DK or NL. 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.

Technical Operations at Genmab encompasses the full Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) spectrum, including process development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and global supply chain. This leadership role will build out and mature the Digital TechOps function and spearhead the development and execution of the digital, data, and technology strategy within TechOps.

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• Define the data, digital and AI vision for the functional areas represented by the spoke, aligned with enterprise and functional deliverables.
  
• Build a data, digital & AI deployment roadmap translating the vision into reality within organizational constraints.
  
• Identify and design changes to functional processes enabled by technology.
  
• Determine solutions to build/deploy and to terminate; select data sources to procure or eliminate.
  
• Ensure data and solutions integrate to derive insights and deliver business value.
  
• Align with central processes and guidelines to support reporting and scalability of technology (budgeting, data platforms, ML engineering platforms, security, risk management).
  
• Oversee technology delivery efforts to meet timelines and budgets.
  
• Develop technology competency within functional areas, delivering training and change management with hub colleagues as needed.
  
• Source innovations from colleagues and act as the first point of contact for new technology ideas.
  

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• 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
  
• 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 lifecycles, 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
  

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• 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
  

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for work-life balance. Offices are open, community-based spaces; remote work is supported where possible. Onsite in DK or NL where applicable.

Genmab is an international biotechnology company focused on improving patients’ lives through innovative antibody therapeutics. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Genmab has an international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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Please note that for roles in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for permanently budgeted hires is initially a fixed-term contract for one year, with potential renewal based on performance and business conditions.

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