Vice President, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT)
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Job Location:
Copenhagen - Denmark
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
At Genmab weare committed to transforming the lives of patients through innovative antibody therapeutics. We areseekinga strategic and hands-on Vice President of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) to play a pivotal role within our CMC Development & Manufacturing organization.
Reporting into the SVP CMC Development & Manufacturing this leader will be instrumental in ensuring robust manufacturing processes seamless technology transfers scale-up validation and lifecycle management of drug substance and drug product across our portfolio. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of development regulatory CMC external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs) and supplycritical to enabling both clinical and commercial success. MSAT current employs about 40 people covering CMC Characterization and Analytical CMC Pharmaceutical Development CMC Process Development CMC Stability and CMC Writing. Significant growth is expected in MSAT during 2026 and gives the candidate a unique opportunity to form the future MSAT organization at Genmab.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the MSAT function providing scientific and technical oversight across internal development functions and external manufacturing operations
Serve as the primary authority on process performance and robustness scale-up and continued process verification
Drive troubleshooting and resolution of complex manufacturing challenges
Oversee and standardize technology transfer strategies through the development life-cycle from preclinical and clinical CMC development to GMP manufacturing and commercial life-cycle of Genmabs product portfolio
Ensure successful scale-up activities while maintaining product quality and process consistency.
Own process characterization and process validation (PPQ) continued process verification and lifecycle optimization
Provide technical expertise and author/review key CMC sections of global regulatory filings (IND IMPD BLA MAA)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Genmabs Product Development team in Utrecht where non-GMP pharmaceutical analytical and process development as well as advanced product and process characterization is performed
Partner with Drug Supply Quality Genmab QC lab and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance and uninterrupted testing and supply
Build and lead high-performing MSAT teams with a culture of scientific rigor datadriven decision making and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Foster a collaborative environment within MSAT and strong cross-functional collaboration
Requirements
Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering Biotechnology or related field
15 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing (MSAT) process development and technical operations
Strong expertise in technology transfer scale-up process validation and commercial manufacturing support
Deep knowledge of biologics manufacturing and GMP requirements with a majority of experiences collected from working with antibody based drugs as e.g. bispecifics and antibody drug conjugates or other large biologic molecules
Deep understanding of global GMP regulations and lifecycle management requirements (FDA EMA ICH)
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and leading teams through inspections
Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced growthoriented organization
Preferably experience from a global or multi-site manufacturing network
Preferably background with both internal manufacturing and CMO/CDMO oversight
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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Founded in 1999, we are an international biotech company committed to improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, our passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms ... View more
