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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

Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs UK, the Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy will be a key scientific and strategic leader responsible for developing and delivering UK Medical Affairs strategies and tactical plans for assigned oncology assets.

The role will have a particular focus on launch readiness, evidence generation and lifecycle management. Working across UK, European and global teams, the Associate Director will translate scientific data, stakeholder insights, patient needs and business priorities into clear medical strategies and impactful activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver UK Medical Affairs strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with the UK Head of Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners

• Act as the subject matter expert within UK and global cross-functional teams, clinical development teams and therapy-area-aligned projects

• Lead insight generation activities to inform UK medical strategy, medical priorities and integrated evidence planning

• Drive Medical Affairs launch excellence, supporting pre-launch, peri-launch and post-launch medical activities for assigned asset(s)

• Partner with Marketing and Commercial colleagues on brand strategy planning, ensuring scientific and medical priorities are appropriately represented

• Partner with MSL/Field Leads to support execution of local Medical Affairs strategies and customer engagement plans

• Work with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial and Market Access to shape product strategy, launch planning and lifecycle management

• Serve as the medical expert for market access activities, including scientific input into reimbursement, policy and payer-related materials

• Oversee local data generation strategy, including evidence planning aligned to UK medical priorities

• Review materials for alignment with global and local strategy, scientific accuracy and compliance requirements

• Engage UK Thought Leaders, healthcare professionals and patient advocacy groups to understand customer needs and develop local evidence plans that support medical priorities

• Ensure all activities are ethical, compliant and delivered in accordance with applicable UK regulatory, governance and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Advanced degree preferred (PharmD, PhD or MD); oncology experience strongly preferred

• 5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or a related function

• Previous Medical Affairs launch experience, ideally within oncology or specialty medicine

• Strong ability to interpret clinical and scientific data and translate insights into strategy and practical action

• Proven ability to operate compliantly within the UK healthcare environment and applicable industry codes

• Strong familiarity with the UK healthcare system, including the payer landscape across all devolved nations

• Ability to travel internationally as required

• Hybrid working, with regular office attendance required in central London

Desirable:

• Nominated signatory status or experience acting as a final medical signatory

• Registered physician, preferably with the GMC, or pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

• Experience contributing to early access to medicines, either in-house or through the Early Access to Medicines Scheme

• Extensive oncology experience, with solid tumour experience preferred

• Good understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice

The proposed gross annual base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is:

GBP73,600.00-110,400.00

The final salary offer will depend on several factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

When you join Genmab, you become a part of a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Pension
• Health insurance and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee support programs

Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on the role will be provided during the recruitment process.

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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