Director Facilities and Workplace Solutions

Director, Facilities & Workplace Solutions

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

As Director, Facilities & Workplace Solutions, you will guide the strategic direction of our US workplace environments and share how the teams collaborate and thrive within a growing and complex organization. You will lead a team of regular and contract employees, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and ensuring seamless delivery of workplace services.

In this role, you will oversee the performance of a diverse network of vendors and service partners, ensuring that all facilities operation meet local regulatory standards and reflect the high-quality experience Genmab aims to provide. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders at all levels, providing strategic guidance while maintaining clear alignment across functions. You will build strong, trust-based relationships, ensuring effective coordination and continuity across all workplace activities.

The position requires a leader who brings accountability and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, dynamic organization. Your work will contribute meaningfully to the overall employee experience in the US, while supporting the advancement of Genmab's global workplace strategy and standards.

The Responsibilities

• Implement strategic plans for real estate and facility management in Genmab's US locations (Princeton, NJ; Berkley Heights, NJ; Cambridge, MA). The role may expand to include responsibility for additional sites in North or South American in future.
• Supervise day-to-day facility operations and collaborate effectively within a highly matrixed environment to ensure cross- enterprise alignment.
• Recruit, lead and develop Workplace team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Cultivate an agile approach focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain local safety, security, and emergency response plans and procedures.
• Ensure facilities comply with regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
• Plan and oversee facility-related projects, including capital projects and process improvement initiatives. Some global projects may be required.
• Manage the budget and ensure expenditure remains aligned with approved financial plans.
• Implement procurement strategies that drive cost efficiency and value creation.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and landlord/broker relationships to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Develop and implement approaches that support Genmab's CSRD strategy and lead sustainability initiatives across Dutch locations.
• This is an onsite role at our Princeton NJ site

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years in biotech, pharma or related industry, with significant exposure to facility management.
• Experience overseeing laboratory and manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated management experience leading diverse teams within a complex organizational environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed hospitality and service orientation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance strategic and operational considerations.
• Significant experience interpreting complex information to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Strong digital literacy, including advanced MS Office capabilities.
• 10% travel is required

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

$182,720.00---$274,080.00

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 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.