Director, Thought Leader Engagement (Southwest)

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 Genmab Director of Thought Leader Engagement (TLE) - Southwest is a field-based marketing role that is responsible for identifying and driving engagement with Hematology/ Oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Medical Experts (MEs).  The TLE role supports current/ future indications for EPKINLY and other potential Genmab products in Hematology and Oncology. 

Genmab TLEs are responsible for gathering key insights that inform brand strategy and account planning as well as driving advocacy for Genmab’s US Hematology portfolio with National/Regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Medical Experts (MEs), and other key influencers in the US.  

This critical marketing role will report directly into the Senior Director, Head of Strategic Engagement, Oncology Marketing and partner closely with the other members of the Genmab marketing, matrix teams and alliance partners.  He/she will be responsible for working cross-functionally with US Marketing, Sales, Market Access and Medical Affairs to shape and develop customer engagement strategies, execute prioritized tactics, generate actionable insights, address customer needs, anticipate market trends and uncover competitive intelligence, ensuring delivery against business objectives.

The Genmab Director of Thought Leader Engagement must have extensive Hematology/ Oncology field experience paired with very strong clinical acumen that enables in-depth discussions with KOLs. Success in this role will require a collaborative mindset, strong hematology (w/ recent launch) experience, and a proven track record operating in an emerging/developing organization.  

Southwestern Region inclusive of: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas; Incumbent currently residing in the southwestern territory is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an impactful engagement strategy with KOLs that drives appropriate advocacy for EPKINLY and generates insights that inform brand strategy and account planning.

• Identify market trends that may impact EPKINLY uptake and strategize solutions that will maximize the alliance field efforts.

• Represent Genmab and EPKINLY Brand Team interests as the primary point of contact with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Medical Experts (MEs).

• Effectively communicate complex scientific knowledge as it pertains to customer engagement, brand strategies and prioritized tactics.

• Identify, develop, coordinate, and execute a strategic plan for KOL engagement with Genmab at congresses and prioritized conferences.

• Identify, train and evaluate EPKINLY speakers bureau.

• Develop, maintain, and lead productive working relationships with Genmab sales leadership (and field sales teams), marketing, market access, field medical, relevant Genmab functions, and EPKINLY alliance partners.

• Manage project timelines, and budgets.

• Pull through the vision set by the Senior Director, Head of Strategic Engagement, Oncology Marketing.

 
Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years in Hematology/Oncology sales, marketing and/or account management or extensive experience within a high science TA; Direct TLE experience preferred.

• Recent launch experience strongly preferred.

• Experience working in the highly complex, dynamic environment of an emerging organization; direct startup, or new team experience desired.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of high-performance results.

• Resourceful, decisive, and proactive approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Prior joint venture, co-promote, co-marketing experience desired.

• Ability to travel domestically 2 to 3 nights a week minimum (50%), including 1 to 3 weekends a month to facilitate KOL engagement at congresses and conferences.

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives. 

When you join Genmab, you’re joining a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness. Within the first year, regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions

• Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance

• Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave

• Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support

• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses 

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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