Regional Director, MSL West (H&N)

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

The Regional Director of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in US Medical Affairs (USMA) Solid Tumor Head & Neck (H&N) organization will report to the Sr. Director (VP), Head of USMA Solid Tumor H&N Portfolio. S/he will be a member of the USMA Solid Tumor H&N leadership team responsible for the execution of the H&N Medical Affairs strategy in support of the US market brand strategy. This individual will collaborate with other Regional Director and the Head of USMA H&N portfolio to build and manage the regional H&N USMA Field team; oversee the execution of the field medical plan and key MSL initiatives including near-term product launches. S/he will partner with USMA H&N strategy leads on strategic and tactical planning for the USMA H&N field team and work collaboratively with clinical development and operations teams to support clinical studies across the Genmab H&N portfolio. This people’s manager role will lead H&N field medical activities, collaborating with commercial field team and Market Access team to ensure differentiated customer experience and optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

The Regional Director MSL (H&N) is responsible for the management of the regional MSL team including:

• Ensure operational excellence of their regional MSL team, including alignment with market brand strategies/tactics, cross-functional medical support, and external health care professional engagements

• Provide guidance on collection of medical insights and communicate actionable items to internal stakeholders as appropriate

• Partner with medical and clinical operations teams to coordinate engagement with site/investigators, support study enrollment and site engagement

• Provide oversight of their team training in collaboration with the field training leads

• Facilitate professional development and manage performance of direct reports including providing timely performance feedback

• Conduct routine field visits and 1:1 meetings, providing observation and coaching to direct reports

• Ensure each MSL’s territory plan is strategic, up to date, and actionable

• Participate in strategic planning, metrics development, plan execution and reporting oversight of the MSL team

• Accountable for aligning regional strategies with national H&N Field Medical strategies

• Partner with the USMA H&N leadership team to develop annual goals that align to overall US Market and corporate objectives

• Recruit, hire, onboard and retain diverse and qualified MSL talents

• Responsible for sharing H&N MSL team’s performance and impact stories to the head of USMA H&N portfolio and the USMA leadership

• Lead H&N national and executive level projects and initiatives such as advisory boards, medical roundtables, speaker training, CME programs, Phase IV Studies, IST program, etc.

• Collaborate with Commercial Field and Market Access teams to ensure a cohesive external engagement approach that results in a differentiated and elevated customer experience

• Oversee direct report compliance with the Genmab Code of Conduct, guidelines and all policies

• Responsible for timely completion of administrative tasks as a people manager

• Attend medical/scientific meetings to represent Medical Affairs and synthesize clinical insights to enhance H&N program strategies

Requirements

• ​Advanced degree in health-related field (PharmD, PhD, or MD) strongly preferred. Candidates with clinical background (e.g., NP, PA, etc.) and extensive oncology MSL experience will be considered.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs

• Minimum 5 years of prior MSL experience required

• 5 years’ experience in Oncology therapeutic area required

• Field team/people management experience preferred

• Experience in product launch development and execution required

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, strong personal integrity, teamwork abilities, and a customer focus are necessary

• Proven ability to work independently, as well as cross-functionally with numerous internal stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment

• Able to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a dynamic environment

• Strong compliance knowledge and adherence to corporate compliance

• Current working knowledge of US-specific legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with healthcare professionals

• Ability to travel and must live within managed region

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:

• 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 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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