Director, Thought Leader Engagement (H&N) - Central
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Contract
Experience
8+ years
Category
Not specified
Posted
Must have
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience for consideration at the Director level, or at least 8 years for consideration at the Associate Director level.
Significant oncology experience gained through marketing, sales, account management, thought leader engagement, medical affairs, or another relevant customer-facing function.
Demonstrated experience building credible, productive relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, Medical Experts, or other senior external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to gather, synthesize, and translate customer and market insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
Strong understanding of oncology commercialization, customer engagement, and the roles of academic and community-based stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making without direct authority.
Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-management, and executive-influence skills.
Understanding of applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements governing commercial engagement with healthcare professionals.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, programs, agency partners, timelines, and budgets in a fast-paced launch environment.
Ability to travel approximately 50%–60%, including overnight travel and occasional weekends for congresses, conferences, and other business needs.
Nice to have
Advanced degree, such as an MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD, or other relevant graduate degree.
Direct experience in Head & Neck Oncology, particularly head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Established relationships with national and regional Head & Neck Oncology KOLs and Medical Experts.
Previous experience in a Thought Leader Engagement, Thought Leader Liaison, KOL engagement, or comparable field-based marketing role.
Oncology product launch or pre-launch experience.
Experience identifying, developing, training, and evaluating promotional speakers.
Experience supporting advisory boards, congress engagement, peer-to-peer education, and other external-expert programs.
Knowledge of Head & Neck Oncology treatment pathways, multidisciplinary care teams, referral networks, and academic and community treatment settings.
Experience working in a high-growth or emerging biotechnology environment.
For appointment at the Director level, demonstrated experience leading complex national initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and operating as a strategic partner to senior cross-functional leaders.
Full description
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!
Director/Associate Director, Thought Leader Engagement – Head & Neck Oncology
The Director/Associate Director of Thought Leader Engagement is a field-based marketing role responsible for developing and leading strategic engagement with Head & Neck Oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Medical Experts (MEs), and other key influencers across the United States.
This role will play a critical part in preparing for and supporting the potential launch of petosemtamab by generating strategic insights that inform brand strategy, launch readiness, and long-term customer engagement planning.
The Director/Associate Director reports to the Head of Thought Leader Engagement – Head & Neck Oncology and partners closely with cross-functional leaders across Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to shape and execute thought leader engagement strategies that support successful launch preparation and execution.
A core expectation of this role is to deliver a KYSO (Knock Your Socks Off) customer experience by orchestrating a coordinated One Genmab engagement model that ensures interactions with Genmab are seamless, strategic, and differentiated.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the national thought leader engagement strategy supporting the pre-launch and potential launch of petosemtamab.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with national and regional Head & Neck Oncology KOLs, Medical Experts, and other key stakeholders.
Monitor the evolving Head & Neck Oncology landscape and identify clinical, scientific, and market trends that may affect the adoption of petosemtamab.
Serve as a primary Genmab contact for leading KOLs, Medical Experts, and key influencers within the Head & Neck Oncology community.
Lead thought leader engagement planning and execution at major oncology and Head & Neck scientific congresses, conferences, and other key meetings.
Identify, recruit, train, and evaluate members of the petosemtamab speaker bureau, in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
Deliver a KYSO customer experience through a coordinated One Genmab approach across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Market Access.
Gather and synthesize strategic insights from thought leader interactions to inform brand strategy, launch planning, customer engagement, and execution.
Establish effective processes for sharing field-generated insights with appropriate cross-functional stakeholders.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships and facilitate alignment across Genmab teams.
Lead key thought leader engagement initiatives and manage associated priorities, timelines, agency partners, and budgets.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Genmab policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience for consideration at the Director level, or at least 8 years for consideration at the Associate Director level.
Significant oncology experience gained through marketing, sales, account management, thought leader engagement, medical affairs, or another relevant customer-facing function.
Demonstrated experience building credible, productive relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, Medical Experts, or other senior external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to gather, synthesize, and translate customer and market insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
Strong understanding of oncology commercialization, customer engagement, and the roles of academic and community-based stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making without direct authority.
Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-management, and executive-influence skills.
Understanding of applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements governing commercial engagement with healthcare professionals.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, programs, agency partners, timelines, and budgets in a fast-paced launch environment.
Ability to travel approximately 50%–60%, including overnight travel and occasional weekends for congresses, conferences, and other business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree, such as an MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD, or other relevant graduate degree.
Direct experience in Head & Neck Oncology, particularly head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Established relationships with national and regional Head & Neck Oncology KOLs and Medical Experts.
Previous experience in a Thought Leader Engagement, Thought Leader Liaison, KOL engagement, or comparable field-based marketing role.
Oncology product launch or pre-launch experience.
Experience identifying, developing, training, and evaluating promotional speakers.
Experience supporting advisory boards, congress engagement, peer-to-peer education, and other external-expert programs.
Knowledge of Head & Neck Oncology treatment pathways, multidisciplinary care teams, referral networks, and academic and community treatment settings.
Experience working in a high-growth or emerging biotechnology environment.
For appointment at the Director level, demonstrated experience leading complex national initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and operating as a strategic partner to senior cross-functional leaders.
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$211,200.00---$316,800.00 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
Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on role will be provided during the recruitment process
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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