Associate Director, European Medical Affairs Training & Development

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 Associate Director, European Medical Affairs Training & Development will work closely with Medical Affairs Capabilities and the European Medical Affairs Team to adapt, localize, and deliver training curricula across European markets. This role requires a strong understanding of the diverse training needs across Europe, including differences in healthcare systems, payer environments, and field roles (MSLs). The individual will ensure training is relevant, compliant, and tailored to regional and country-specific needs while maintaining alignment with Global Medical Affairs strategies and priorities. This role is key to building consistent, high-quality Medical Affairs capabilities across Europe, enabling effective medical/scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement in diverse healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and localize global training content to reflect country-specific healthcare systems, payer landscapes, and regulatory requirements across Europe/Rest of World (RoW) markets
• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training for country Medical Affairs teams, tailored to regional and country-specific needs
• Deliver training across diverse cultural and geographic settings, adapting approach to maximize engagement and effectiveness
• Ensure all training materials and activities are locally compliant
• Collaborate with Global, Regional, and Local stakeholders to assess training needs and ensure alignment across Medical Affairs teams
• Lead ongoing education initiatives (disease, treatment landscape, scientific data) in partnership with Global Training, Strategy, and regional/local MA Leads
• Support launch readiness across European/RoW markets by developing training plans aligned to local regulatory and reimbursement timelines and country needs
• Partner with European MA, global MASLs, and Congress teams to assess emerging data and deliver pre/post-congress training
• Develop and track KPIs to assess training effectiveness, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage European/RoW training budgets, including forecasting and prioritization of training initiatives
• Support Medical Affairs planning processes and advise stakeholders on training approaches, materials, and compliance considerations

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in scientific discipline
• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in medical/biosciences preferred
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in pharma/biotech
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in training, medical affairs capabilities or a related function
• Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least 2 years of industry experience as a Medical Advisor or MSL in the therapeutic area, and 6 years of overall related experience
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages preferred
• Experience working with European markets, with understanding of multi-country healthcare systems and diverse field medical affairs models preferred
• Experience or familiarity with health economics, outcomes research (HEOR), or payer-focused communication preferred
• Medical Oncology disease management knowledge required
• Strong scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Strong understanding of drug development and product lifecycle
• Proven ability to influence in a matrix environment
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to train professionals on soft skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop others without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time and shifting priorities
• Ability to synthesize information and communicate project status and direction effectively
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; proficiency with AI tools preferred
• Ability to travel as needed to conferences and internal meetings, up to 30% of the time

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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