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
Genmab is focused on the creation and development of innovative and differentiated antibody products, to improve the lives of cancer patients.
We are looking for a:
Manager Logistics, Protein Sample Management
We are looking for a:
Manager Logistics, Protein Sample Management
As Manager Logistics, Protein Sample Management, you will be part of the Antibody Research Materials department. Four closely connected teams focus on fueling Genmab’s discovery pipeline by supplying the base elements for the projects: the research materials. Our challenge is to deliver these at predictable and fast timelines and high user-friendliness. This vacancy is part of the Protein Sample Management (PSM) – Logistics team.
This team is responsible for the storage and internal and external distribution of Genmab’s research antibodies and proteins.
In this position as manager, you will lead the logistics part of the PSM team. This team is responsible for inbound and outbound shipments of biological materials from Genmab’s laboratories in the Netherlands. Genmab has been rapidly expanding in past years and is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Steps need to be made to ensure quality delivery to our stakeholders and be ready for the future. You will be guiding the team in improving the processes to provide a robust and reliable service, with timely delivery of the materials to Genmab’s other sites along with academic and industry partners. With good teamwork and clear communication, you will be part of one of Genmab’s business critical teams, supporting the development of therapeutic knock-your-socks-off antibodies.
Responsibilities
As Manager Logistics, Protein Sample Management, you are the team lead of the logistics team, which is responsible for the external distribution of Genmab’s research antibodies and proteins.
You will be responsible for managing (initially) the daily activities and workload of two Research Associates and help where needed. With your team, you are responsible for external logistics, understanding the need for permits, licenses and other documentation, and changes in regulation associated with them.
You will:
- Lead and motivate the Research Associates in their daily activities.
- Contribute to the optimization and innovation of our team.
- Represent the team and collaborate and connect with relevant stakeholders inside Genmab
- Understand the needs and anticipate future needs of our stakeholders, to proactively be able to offer the service.
- Actively look for new knowledge and ways to increase efficiency and, optimize work processes.
- Communicate with Project Managers, Scientists and other Research Associates about requests and changes therein.
- Together with the Head of PSM, develop medium - long term team strategies for Logistics management.
Requirements
You are a team leader that can easily connect with your team, and you are enthusiastic about organizing and improving processes. You have a service-oriented attitude and can deal with changing priorities and unexpected workloads. You need to be able to look ahead and determine the actions the team needs to take to be prepared for what is coming the next few years.
Moreover, you meet the following professional requirements:
- At least a bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience in pharma/biotech logistics/supply chain
- You bring knowledge from other biotech/pharma in organizing logistics including e-systems
- Previous experience with managing teams
- You are flexible, results- and solution driven, capable of running several tasks parallel to each other and adjusting priorities appropriately with and for the team
- You can motivate your colleagues in getting the best out of themselves
- You have affection for process improvement
- Experience with software in automation and data handling is a plus
- Ability to communicate with and across your team in business level English both oral and written as well as in Dutch
- Other Relevant industry related experience is an advantage
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
Founded in 1999 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Genmab is an innovative biotech company that has become a leader in antibody biology and innovation. Our product pipeline and next-generation antibody technologies are the result of our strong company culture, a deep passion for innovation, and desire to transform cancer treatment and serious diseases.
When you work with us, you’ll be part of a warm, fun, dynamic community, and team up with some of the best, most authentic individuals in locations around the world, who care deeply and share in a relentless drive to innovate and create transformational medicines. People who are candid, impact-driven, and a little unconventional; who seek out and embrace the opportunity to build new and bold futures within a rapidly growing and innovative biotech company; who bring their full selves to work and show up for each other - rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. This translates into a place where you can be authentically you; are empowered to innovate, build solutions, and execute; feel cared for and supported in growth; and are a critical part of changing the lives of patients around the world through transformative cancer treatment.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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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.
