Scientist, Biochemical Analysis

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 team

Our team's primary responsibility is to conduct biochemical characterization on Genmab's therapeutic antibodies. This is crucial in supporting the development of Genmab's antibody products. We are dedicated to continually enhancing current techniques and introducing innovative analytical methods. The Biochemical Analysis Group is divided into various research areas, such as formulation, analytical development, characterization, clinical compatibility, developability and analytics. This Scientist position will be placed in the characterization team.

Your new position

• You motivate and supervise a team of 4-6 biochemistry research associates who perform biochemical assays within Genmab’s product development activities, focusing on degradation studies and antibody characterization (monospecific, bispecific and ADC.).
• With your up-to-date knowledge and vision, you represent biochemistry expertise within the CMC department.
• By using different biochemical and biophysical approaches, you contribute to antibody characterization and stability.
• You review data generated according to SOPs.
• You work in international project teams, interacting with project, subject matter experts and CMOs/CROs to provide the required quality of data, assays and reports.
• You propose new biochemical and biophysical technologies and are responsible for their implementation.
• You work with external and internal parties to implement automated solutions to improve productivity or expand our capabilities.
• You prepare protocols and document scientific results in reports for the purpose of product development, publications, patents and regulatory documents.
• You proactively look for ways to increase efficiency and optimize work processes.

What you need to succeed

You are keen and motivated to use your up-to-date knowledge in protein biochemistry and experience with biochemical techniques to strengthen our team. You are precise and accurate in documentation of the results. You have good communication skills, a service-oriented attitude and can deal with changing priorities and unexpected workloads. You like to work in a team, but you can also work independently.

In addition, you meet the following professional requirements:

• You have a completed Ph.D. in biochemistry or other relevant fields (or equivalent experience).
• You have knowledge of and experience with the most commonly used biochemical analysis techniques. The group routinely uses Absorbance Spectroscopy, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE-SDSand icIEF), AnalyticalChromatography (HPLC), DLS/DSF, MFI, among others.
• An interest in software and data handling is an advantage.
• Direct management experience is an advantage but not a requirement.

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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