Senior CMC Specialist, Upstream Processing

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 & Department

Do you want to join our highly talented Late-Stage Manufacturing Development (LSMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) team within CMC Operations and work closely with late-phase development activities in a stimulating international environment?

With Genmab's continued growth, we work with strong engagement to prepare high-quality CMC packages for regulatory filings. We are now looking for a Senior CMC Specialist, Upstream Processing, to join our journey and contribute with strong upstream expertise.

You will be part of Late-Stage Manufacturing Development (LSMD), contributing to late-phase development activities across portfolio projects and preparing CMC packages for regulatory filings. The position is placed in the USP team within Process Development. Process Development is part of LSMD and is responsible for Upstream, Downstream, and drug linker processes. The function currently consists of 13 people and is expanding. You will report to the Head of late-stage Process Development.

The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Responsibilities

As the Senior CMC Specialist, Upstream Processing (USP) Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be responsible for upstream activities performed at Genmab's partnered CMOs and work across project teams to support the CMC Project Managers. Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining late-stage upstream processing strategies, including support to lifecycle management of marketed and late-stage assets

• Defining the scope of late-stage upstream development activities with CMOs and partners in line with current industry standards and regulatory guidance

• Overseeing upstream activities performed at partnered CMOs, including troubleshooting, process characterization, and process performance qualification

• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including development, tech transfer, and process characterization reports, batch records, and SOPs

• Authoring and reviewing CMC documentation for regulatory submissions

• Working closely with downstream processing, analytical validation, and characterization SMEs to align late-stage development strategies

• Supporting the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes related to upstream activities

Requirements

• Master's in Natural Sciences, Pharmacy or related field

• 5-10 years of professional experience with the upstream CMC area, preferably from late-stage development

• Strong understanding and overview of mammalian upstream processes, with in-depth knowledge of process characterization, risk assessment, and late-stage validation activities

• Experience preparing and reviewing documentation for regulatory market authorizations

• Preferred experience designing and evaluating DoE studies

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

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 and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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