Director, Competitive Intelligence

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!

Director of Competitive Intelligence

About Us

Genmab is an international biotechnology company dedicated to the invention and development of differentiated human antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. Our mission is to improve the lives of patients by creating and developing innovative and differentiated antibody products, with a commitment to bringing them to market.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Competitive Intelligence (CI) to lead the development, integration, and execution of strategic intelligence capabilities across Genmab’s global oncology portfolio. In this critical role, you will act as a strategic advisor and insight generator—delivering timely, actionable competitive insights that shape commercial, clinical, and R&D decision-making.

You will lead high-impact initiatives across pipeline and marketed assets (e.g., Epkinly, Acasunlimab, and Rina-S) and develop CI capabilities and processes that scale across functions, regions, and stages of development. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Insights & Analytics, you will serve as a cross-functional collaborator and key voice in strategy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
• Global Market Monitoring:
• Decision Influence:
• Internal Collaboration & Enablement:
• Operational Excellence & Ethics:
• Develop and execute a global CI strategy aligned with brand, disease area, and portfolio objectives.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership across Commercial, R&D, and Medical Affairs.
• Lead and manage a team (direct or matrixed) of CI professionals and vendors to deliver high-value insights.
• Track and analyze competitor activities across commercial, clinical, regulatory, and policy domains.
• Maintain competitive timelines, clinical trial intelligence, and product profiles across geographies (US, EU, JP).
• Deliver early warning intelligence on disruptive market or pipeline events.
• Lead competitive simulations, war games, and scenario planning exercises.
• Translate intelligence into strategic options and evidence-based recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Support brand planning, launch strategy, lifecycle planning, and BD assessments.
• Serve as a catalyst for cross-functional alignment and decision-making grounded in external insight.
• Build and nurture a network of internal subject matter experts and CI champions across functions.
• Develop and maintain CI communication channels, knowledge-sharing platforms, and dashboards.
• Own CI budget, resource allocation, vendor oversight, and project management.
• Implement best practices for CI collection, synthesis, and dissemination.
• Ensure all CI activities adhere to Genmab’s legal and ethical standards for competitive intelligence.

Key Accountabilities

• Portfolio & Brand Support:
• Enterprise Impact:
• Lead CI for prioritized pipeline assets and in-market brands across solid tumors and hematologic indications.
• Provide strategic CI inputs into brand strategy, positioning, and launch planning efforts.
• Generate insights that impact patient segmentation, treatment algorithms, market shaping, and competitor defense.
• Enable Genmab’s executive leadership to make faster, smarter decisions informed by external intelligence.
• Drive competitive readiness across critical functions.
• Serve as a key intelligence partner for early R&D and clinical teams exploring asset advancement or indication expansion.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or health sciences required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in CI, Market Research, or Strategy in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant oncology and/or hematology therapeutic area expertise required.
• Demonstrated experience influencing clinical or commercial strategy at a global level.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to work across geographies and disciplines.
• Prior experience leading CI teams or managing large-scale CI programs preferred.

Why Join Genmab

At Genmab, our employees work with purpose and integrity to advance innovative therapies that make a meaningful difference for cancer patients. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment built on respect, accountability, and scientific rigor.

You will join a company at the cutting edge of oncology science and help shape how we compete, adapt, and lead in a dynamic global market. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with visionary leaders, contribute to enterprise strategy, and influence the direction of our pipeline and brands.

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:

• 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 
• 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

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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