Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) (US Market)

At Genmab we are dedicated to building extranotordinary 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

The Senior Director Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Genmab is a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of our human capital agenda across the US Market. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate challenges leverage data to inform decisions and cultivate a culture of agility innovation and excellence.

As the Senior Director HRBP you will partner with leadership HR and our broader organization to design and implement talent strategies that align with our business goals. You and the HR Director will foster an environment where top talent can excel and where our values are lived out daily.

The role is hybrid in our Princeton NJ office. It requires being onsite 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with US Market to develop and execute a human capital strategy that supports business objectives and long-term growth.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage HR analytics and insights to anticipate trends identify risks and drive strategic decisions that enhance organizational performance and employee engagement.
• Talent Management & Development: Lead initiatives to attract develop and retain top talent. Implement talent management practices including performance management high-potential employee identification and development internal mobility succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Culture & Change Management: Champion a culture of innovation inclusivity and high performance. Lead change management initiatives that align with the companys strategic vision and foster a resilient adaptive workforce.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the execution of key HR processes within expected timelines. Oversee the implementation of efficient HR processes and practices that enhance the employee experience and support business objectives ensuring compliance with global employment laws and regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Belonging and Collaboration: Champion initiatives that reflect Genmabs commitment to a respectful inclusive and globally-minded culture. Embed principles of equity and belonging across the employee experience guided by our core values of Passion Integrity Determination and working as One Team to ensure every colleague feels empowered to contribute to our shared purpose.
• Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing HR team. Foster a collaborative results-oriented environment where HR professionals can grow and excel in their roles.
• Innovation in HR Practices: Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously explore new HR technologies methodologies and best practices to keep Genmab at the forefront of human capital management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with Centers of Excellence within HR and other key stakeholders such as IT Finance Legal Compliance Communications and Corporate Affairs to ensure the most appropriate services and programs are developed and delivered to drive performance.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field is required. An advanced degree in an HR discipline or relevant certifications (e.g. SPHR SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• 12 years of progressive HR experience with a minimum of 8 years in a leadership role including managing a team of direct reports. Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry is preferred.

Leadership & Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior executives and business leaders across a global matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of driving innovation in HR practices with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analytics utilizing insights to drive strategic decisions.
• Expertise in leading large-scale change initiatives aligning organizational culture with strategic objectives.
• Proficiency in HR systems such as Workday PeopleSoft etc. is preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment.
• Committed to excellence bringing rigor to everything you do and firmly believing in a science-based approach to problem-solving.
• A generous collaborator capable of working effectively in diverse teams.
• Determined to do your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others.
• Innovative and unafraid to tackle the unknown thriving in a fast-growing dynamic company.
• Hardworking and able to balance seriousness with a sense of fun.

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 youre 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 youre 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 Genmabs 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 and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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