Director Market Research

At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

The Role

The Director of Market Research (Solid Tumors) will collaborate with global and country teams to design and implement strategic and tactical research and competitive intelligence plans. This role addresses critical business questions and informs product strategy, supporting the commercial development portfolio. The Director will develop cutting-edge insights for healthcare professionals, patients, and competitive intelligence to support global commercialization and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead comprehensive market research plans, identifying and partnering with suitable suppliers to meet project goals.
• Conduct regular synthesis of insights and analytics to inform business strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams and country-level colleagues to align study objectives and disseminate insights.
• Collaborate with early brand teams to design analytics that inform marketing and sales strategies.
• Integrate primary research with analytics, forecasting, and competitive intelligence to drive impactful strategies.
• Develop foundational market insights through various studies and assessments.
• Provide strategic guidance for business plans, program strategies, new indication launches, and life cycle management.
• Ensure agile execution of global market research and insights generation, adhering to company policies.
• Present complex issues and recommendations clearly to cross-functional and brand teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends to assess their impact on business strategies.
• Build and maintain internal and external partnerships to add value and uncover unmet needs.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related graduate-level degree preferred. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience with a BS/BA or 5+ years with an MS/MA or MBA.
• Minimum of 5 years in market research, marketing sciences, strategic consulting, or analytical roles in biotech/pharmaceutical industries, with a focus on leadership. Oncology experience is essential.
• Proven ability to deliver actionable insights through qualitative and quantitative market research. Strong strategic problem-solving skills and proficiency in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage conflict resolution effectively.
• Strong relationship-building skills with team members and external partners.
• Skilled in storytelling, data visualization, and creating effective presentations. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Tableau.
• Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical and specialty pharmacy data sources, including RWE, patient-level data, and sales data sources.
• High intellectual curiosity and the ability to triangulate insights from multiple data sources.
  
  

Where you will work: The role is hybrid – 3 days in our Princeton, NJ office.

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

$176,250.00---$293,750.00

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 bonuses.

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to 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 leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed 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 guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website.

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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.