Director, HRBP Europe and UK

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, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) , you will be a trusted advisor to our European Commercialization leadership team, supporting our expanding presence across key markets in Europe and the UK. This is a dynamic and strategic HR role at the heart of Genmab’s growth journey as we bring our innovative medicines to patients in new countries.

Reporting to the Head of Europe and Vice President, Global HR Business Partner, Commercial, you will work closely with Country GMs, senior leaders, employees, and global HR colleagues to design and implement talent strategies that support business goals and reflect Genmab’s culture and values. You’ll contribute meaningfully to organizational effectiveness, team development, and our inclusive, high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to the Head of Europe and Commercial leaders, translating business priorities into people strategies that enable growth, performance, and innovation.
• Talent Development & Planning: Support the attraction, retention, and development of talent across European commercial teams. Enable robust talent processes including performance management, career development, succession planning, and team effectiveness.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Provide guidance through organizational change, helping leaders structure teams and capabilities to meet business needs as we expand in Europe and the UK.

• Culture & Change Management: Champion a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and high performance. Lead change management initiatives that align with the company’s strategic vision and foster a resilient, adaptive workforce.
• HR Operational Excellence: Ensure smooth delivery of core HR processes (e.g., talent reviews, compensation cycles, onboarding) in collaboration with our global Centers of Excellence (COEs).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Communications to deliver scalable people solutions that align with Genmab’s global strategy and local needs.
• Insights and Analytics: Use data and insights to inform decisions, identify trends, and drive proactive solutions to workforce challenges and opportunities.

About You

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. An advanced degree in an HR discipline or relevant certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive, hands-on, operational HR acumen: Ability to roll up your sleeves and operate at both strategic and tactical levels, supporting the business through periods of change, growth, and ambiguity.
• Experience in organizational build-outs: Demonstrated success in scaling or standing up a business function or regional organization, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Commercialization expertise: Prior experience supporting Commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, Market Access, etc.) during key product lifecycle phases, including pre-launch and launch, is highly desirable.
• Industry experience across Europe and the UK strongly preferred: Prior HR experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or broader life sciences industry is highly desirable.

Leadership & Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior executives and business leaders across a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of driving innovation in HR practices, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analytics, utilizing insights to drive strategic decisions.
• Expertise in leading large-scale change initiatives, aligning organizational culture with strategic objectives.
• Proficiency in HR systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, etc., is preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment.
• Committed to excellence, bringing rigor to everything you do, and firmly believing in a science-based approach to problem-solving.
• A generous collaborator, capable of working effectively in diverse teams.
• Determined to do your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others.
• Innovative and unafraid to tackle the unknown, thriving in a fast-growing, dynamic company.
• Hardworking and able to balance seriousness with a sense of fun.

Where you will work: The role is (hybrid) in Europe or the UK.

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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