Senior CMC Specialist, Downstream Processing

At 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 a growing organization, and you will be encouraged and welcomed to bring forth new ideas, discuss concerns, and share feedback with colleagues and management.

The Role

Do you want to work as one team? Share knowledge, be curious, ask questions, and learn new things to achieve goals and meet ambitious deadlines? You will be rewarded by focusing on teamwork and achieving outstanding results through and with your team.

You will be part of the experienced Late-Stage Development (LSMD) team, working on late-phase development activities of portfolio projects and preparing the CMC package for regulatory filings in a stimulating international environment. If you can recognize yourself in this description, you might be the next brilliant (Senior) CMC Specialist, Downstream Processing, to support Genmab`s expanding portfolio and continued global growth.

You will report to the Assistant Director, BI/DS Process Team Lead, Head of Late-Stage Manufacturing Development, CMC. The Process team responsible for Upstream and Downstream processes, currently consisting of 8 people and expanding.

The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark and is hybrid.

Responsibilities

With great energy, you will join Genmab’s growth journey and contribute with your downstream experiences. As the (Senior) Downstream Processing (DSP) subject matter expert (SME), you will be responsible for the following:

DSP activities performed at Genmab’s partnered CMOs and work across project teams to support the CMC Project Manager.

• Developing late-stage DSP strategies for ongoing projects

• Defining the scope for late-stage DSP development activities with our CMOs and partners according to the latest industry standards and regulatory guidance

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

• Preparing and reviewing technical documents, including development/tech transfer/process characterization reports and batch records

• Authoring and reviewing CMC regulatory submission documents

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

• Supporting the definition and refinement of required processes for DSP activities

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Life Science, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another relevant field, and has at least 5+ years of experience in the Downstream CMC area, preferably from Late-Stage Development.

The successful candidate will have the following profile:

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

• Preferred experience in designing and evaluating DoE experiments

• Preferred experience with virus clearance study design and evaluation

• Preferred experience in preparing and reviewing relevant filing documentation for regulatory market authorizations

Moreover, you meet the following personal requirements:

• You are focused on achieving goals that are important for the team and the organization.

• You have a proactive approach and a desire to continuously develop and find innovative solutions.

• In addition, you are well-organized, and can plan, execute, and meet deadlines.

• You have the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment and with tight timelines.

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 so

Locations

Genmab 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 Genmab

Genmab 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. 

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