Director, Global Physical Security

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

Genmab is on an exciting journey to become an integrated, end-to-end biotech innovation powerhouse. As we expand our direct commercialization efforts, we are seeking a Global Physical Security Director to develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy that protects our people and assets worldwide.

This role will oversee security risk assessments, crisis management, and compliance with regulatory requirements while leveraging the facilities team and security vendors for operational support.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and execute a global security strategy aligned with business goals.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the appropriate security posture across Genmab locations.

• Establish global security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and compliance.

• Oversee physical security operations, including access control, surveillance, and travel security.

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international security regulations.

• Lead crisis management planning and emergency response strategies, ensuring business continuity and swift incident resolution.

• Collaborate with product security and information security teams to align strategies.

• Act as the primary liaison with law enforcement and regulatory bodies as needed.

• Lead and develop a team of internal and external security resources across global locations.

• Provide training and guidance to enhance company-wide security awareness and preparedness.

Requirements

• A degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or equivalent (Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as CPP, PSP preferred).

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in security management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry preferred).

• Expertise in:

  • Global security operations, crisis management, and risk mitigation.

  • Security strategy development, incident escalation, and emergency response planning.

  • Global security risks, including geopolitical, regulatory, and technological threats.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry-specific challenges, such as product security and regulatory compliance (preferred).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in security technologies and data analytics for decision-making.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30-50%) to oversee security operations and respond to incidents.

This position offers a hybrid work model and flexibility in location.

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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