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Senior Manager, Contracts, Research & Innovation Outsourcing Management - Labs & Data Services

Company: Genmab
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt Genmab, we're committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.Genmab is seeking a highly skilled Senior Contract Manager specializing in nonclinical and clinical lab and data services to join our team in Research & Innovation Outsourcing Management. The Senior Contract Manager will be responsible for overseeing the contractual aspects of our collaborations with external laboratories, ensuring efficient negotiation, execution, and management of contracts to support our research and development activities. They will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement effective outsourcing strategies and implement vendor oversight frameworks to ensure quality and performance.

Responsibilities· Lead the RFI/RFP, negotiation, drafting and execution of contracts for nonclinical and clinical lab and data services, including master services agreements, work orders, consultancy agreements, termination agreements, etc.· Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across Research & Development to develop robust and sustainable category strategies aligned with organizational goals· Partner with Legal team and subject matter experts to thoroughly evaluate potential legal, financial and operational risks associated with vendor contracts, ensuring adherence to company policies and relevant industry regulations.· Provide guidance and advice to internal teams on contract-related matters, including interpretation of terms and conditions related to lab and data services.· Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, ensuring proper implementation and adherence to contractual obligations.· Develop and maintain strong relationships with external third parties, fostering effective communication and collaboration to drive project success.· Implement vendor relationship oversight mechanisms, including performance evaluations and issue resolution, to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Requirements· Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) preferred.· 5+ years of experience in a similar position within the pharmaceutical, biotech or contract research industry; focus on lab or data services preferred.· Strong negotiation skills involving multiple vendor contract types including master service/collaboration agreements, work / change orders, termination agreements, etc.· Experience driving the selection, negotiation, and management of R&D service vendors, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.· Knowledge and understanding of drug development including regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to nonclinical and clinical laboratories (e.g., GLP, GCP, ISO).· Experience in vendor management and oversight, including performance evaluations and issue resolution.· Outsourcing category strategy development and implementation.· Strong project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.· Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.· Strong oral and written communication skills; fluent in English· Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.This role is hybrid and requires you to be in the Princeton, NJ office 3x per week.Furthermore, this role will take part in the further development of the global outsourcing, contract management and vendor governance processes together with the entire Research & Innovation Outsourcing Management team and stakeholders in R&D, Legal, IT, Finance, Compliance, QA, and Procurement.For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:$95,625.00---$159,375.00The 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 bonuses.About You

  • You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
  • You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
  • You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
  • You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
  • You are not afraid to 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 soLocationsGenmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you're in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.About GenmabGenmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionWe are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website. Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website https://www.genmab.com/privacy.Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab's policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.

Keywords: Genmab, Trenton , Senior Manager, Contracts, Research & Innovation Outsourcing Management - Labs & Data Services, Accounting, Auditing , Princeton, New Jersey

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