Director, Pathologist

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:

Director, Pathology is responsible for leading and managing complex oncology focused research and clinical trial areas and teams within US Pathology Department (Anatomic and Digital Pathology). Implement global strategy across multifunctional teams, for accomplishment of critical milestones across clinical trials and preclinical projects/studies. Drive resource planning, budget and assay development within own department in line with strategic priorities. Provide pathology insights into TQS leadership in relation to research strategy and objectives. Drive cross-functional coordination/collaboration with internal and external (pharma partners, CRO’s and academic) stakeholders in support of ongoing projects. Hire, coach and develop R&I talent.

Responsibilities:

• Provide anatomic pathology expertise (oncology focused) by both traditional slide evaluation (WSI), and by guiding the development and interpretation of advanced tissue-based assays, including predictive IHC markers, multiplex chromogenic and immunofluorescence panels, digital image analysis, and machine learning image projects to support Genmab research and clinical trials.
• Engage laboratory teams in the U.S. and EU / Netherlands by providing guidance in development of IHC/IF single-plex/multi-plex assays and in situ hybridization (ISH)
• Partner with digital pathology team, genomics and data scientists to develop and verify digital image analysis/AI algorithms and results from image analysis projects and correlate with genomic findings.
• Interpret complex assays in clinical trials, including evaluation of various immunohistochemical stains for target screening and biomarker assessment.
• Provide subject matter expertise representing Genmab in interactions with CROs and academic partners, influencing the development of IHC, ISH, genomic assays crucial for clinical endeavors.
• Explore and implement new technologies, staying at the forefront of digital image analysis and tissue and blood-based assay development.
• Perform, as needed, primary and/or peer review of tissue based pre-clinical toxicology studies and provide perspective on pre-clinical or clinical toxicity observations, assisting in design strategies to protect patient safety.

Requirements:

• US Board Certified MD, MD/PhD with preferred subspecialties in Hematopathology or GYN pathology, or DVM, DVM/PhD degree in Pathology, with Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology is required.
• Work authorization in the U.S. required, additional work authorization in EU is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of postgraduate experience in the academia, biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of the drug development process, including preclinical and clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with LIMS, digital/computational pathology platforms to characterize tumor features from H&E and IHC images.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven leadership skills managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced cross-functional team environment.

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

$195,120.00---$292,680.00

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 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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