Medical Director (Oncology)

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:We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Medical Director (Oncology) to be a part of our Global Clinical Development Team. The Medical Director will be accountable for the medical oversight of one or more clinical trials, medical review and communication of data, and medical input into regulatory documents and presentations.Work arrangement: This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.Responsibilities:Directing study design, protocol development and execution of clinical research for pivotal cancer studies.Contributing to the overall medical strategy of the assigned clinical development programs and product pipeline as well as giving in-depth medical advice on potential new projects (internal and external).Generating/reviewing clinical components of key documents (regulatory documents, registration dossiers, value dossiers, pharmacoeconomic dossiers) supporting registration, market access and commercialization of the compound(s).Ensuring quality of all clinical documents (e.g. Investigators’ Brochure, protocols, study reports, clinical components of regulatory submissions, safety related documents).Also, the Employee shall act as medical expert and have the ability to lead interactions with external stakeholders (e.g. regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups) internal stakeholders (e.g. Research, Translation Medicine, Safety, Regulatory, Global Medical Affairs and Commercial) and internal decision boards.Moreover, the Employee shall:Oversee the safety aspects of patients in clinical studies and signal detection with support of the Safety physician.Plan and execute publication and clinical communication strategy in coordination with Scientific Communications.Provide input to key external presentations.Ensure career development of functional reports (esp. clinical research scientists) and other CMT colleagues through active participation in the performance management and talent planning processes.Provide on-boarding, training and mentoring support and contribute to the performance evaluation of CMT members as appropriate.The Employee shall also render such other related services and duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.Participate in interviews of new potential hires for the Medical Department.Act as the Study Lead and, when needed, represent the program or disease area.Be proactive in interacting with the different line functions to ensure alignment with the objectives of the Medical Department.Requirements:MD background with a minimum 3 years of direct industry experience within oncology or hematology.Experience as a responsible Medical Officer for clinical trial(s) is required.Scientific background and/or deep understanding of solid tumor oncology is strongly preferred.Ability to represent the Company in a variety of internal and external settings.Persuasive and effective in personal interactions at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated success in teamwork within a matrix organization and ability to inspire trust among colleagues.Innovative, flexible, resilient, and visionary with the ability to seize opportunities.Ability to prioritize, respond to directives, and work in a fast-paced and changing environment.Result and goal-oriented and committed to contributing to the overall success of Genmab.Deep desire to make a difference.For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:$261,120.00---$391,680.00The 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 contributionsHealth Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insuranceVoluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insuranceTime Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leaveSupport Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being supportAdditional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on role will be provided during the recruitment processAbout GenmabGenmab 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.Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website Job Applicant Privacy Notice (genmab.com).Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.Job SummaryJob number: R17561Date posted : 2026-08-17Profession: MedicalEmployment type: Full time