Associate Director/Senior Manager, Data Scientist

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!

Are you inspired by working in a company with ambitious goals? Our vision is by 2030, Genmab’s knock-your-socks-off “KYSO” antibody medicines are transforming the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases. Do you want to work in a global team focusing on using data, digital & AI to transform ways of working throughout the value chain in biotech? Then this might be an exciting career opportunity for you.

The Role and Department

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join Digital TechOps. This new role will be instrumental in defining and executing advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to deliver on Genmab’s business objectives. You will partner with domain experts, and data and technology teams to embed data-driven decision making across the value chain.

Technical Operations at Genmab encompasses the full Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) spectrum—including process development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, as well as global supply chain. As a foundational function in Genmab’s integrated R&D-to-commercial model, TechOps plays a pivotal role in delivering on our 2030 vision to transform the future of cancer treatment.

This postions reports to Senior Director, Head of Digital Technical Operations  and is onsite either in Copenhagen or Utrecht

 Responsibilities

• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (Power BI / Tableau / Looker) with well-defined KPIs and drill paths

• Build, validate, and deploy predictive & generative ML/AI models for prioritized use cases within functional area

• Design robust features, experiments, and statistical analyses that meet GxP / GDPR / FAIR requirements

• Operationalize models via MLOps pipelines (CI/CD, containerization, automated monitoring) on cloud platforms, aligned with established standards

• Evaluate emerging data sources, algorithms, and GenAI methods; pilot and scale high-impact innovations

• Document methodology and results with audit-ready rigor; align with and contribute to data-governance best practices

• Collaborate in cross-functional product squads to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery 

Requirements

• Master’s/PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

• Experience in applying ML/AI, preferably in biotech, pharma, or regulated healthcare

• Expert Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) and SQL; knowledge of other programming languages a plus

• Hands-on experience with cloud data & ML stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP, Databricks, Snowflake) and MLOps toolchains

• Experience with emerging AI approaches such as prompting, agentic approaches, retrieval augmentation, etc.

• Experience with

• Track record working with data relevant to TechOps domains  (manufacturing, supply chain, …

• Knowledge of GxP, GDPR, HIPAA, and responsible-AI principles

• Strong communications skills—able to convert complex analyses into compelling business narratives

• Growth mindset, thrives in agile, cross-functional teams, and champions a culture of innovation

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!

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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