Description

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 and Department:

As a Regional Director, State Government Affairs, you will operate as a member of the US Government Affairs and Policy (USGAP) Department. You will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and engaging on state-level policy activity, delivering results that optimize the impact of external public policy on Genmab and the patients we aspire to serve. You will develop and coordinate cross-functional teams that include and harness the expertise of internal business partners and will represent Genmab in industry organizations and before government officials, policymakers, and key thought leaders at the state-level. You will report to the Head of US Government Affairs and Policy and will work closely with members of Genmab's Commercial Operations team, including colleagues from Market Access, Customer Experience and Insights, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Sales, Marketing and more.

Location: The incumbent must reside within the regional footprint for which they would be responsible. This position is based in the Northeastern U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of state government relations within your assigned region, including through the following: hiring and supervising additional Government Affairs Directors (GADs) within your region as we expand our engagement footprint; hiring and supervising local lobbying counsel; and managing relationships with state-level patient advocacy and industry groups.

• Work collaboratively with USGAP and Commercial Operations colleagues, including Market Access, Customer Experience & Insights, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Sales, Marketing and others to identify, understand, develop and execute strategies to advance legislative and regulatory policies that benefit Genmab and the patients we aspire to serve.

• Monitor and track all relevant state legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues that may impact the patients we aspire to serve and Genmab's U.S. operations. Develop background and communications materials to communicate such developments to internal and external audiences, where appropriate.

• Develop, implement, and execute lobbying and/or stakeholder-led campaigns that utilize the cross-functional expertise of Genmab USGAP and Commercial Operations.

• Embrace diversity of thought to understand the needs of, and develop strong relationships with, key internal business leaders, as well as external policymakers and other key stakeholders.

• Location-specific Genmab facility site-engagement, including employee programming, training interaction, and political action committee (PAC) recruitment, retention, and administration.

• Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

• 12 + years in government affairs experience at the state or federal level.

• Experience in state-based biopharmaceutical policy through work in, or before, state legislatures, state agencies, and/or organizations representing the interests of manufacturers, patients, providers, medical, or commercial organizations.

• Knowledge of health care policy, biopharmaceutical policy, regulatory and administrative processes, lobbying/lobbying compliance laws, and health care economics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write, present, and contribute as both a leader and member of a team.

• An ability to effectively manage and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment. Skilled judgement with respect to tone and positioning on complex and sensitive issues.

• An understanding of electoral and political processes, as well as the ability to work with legislators and policymakers regardless of party affiliation.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills along with an ability to work well with a broad range of people and entities internally and externally.

• Experience administering and growing a political action committee (PAC).

• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time for Business-related travel, including overnight travel.

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

$224,960.00---$337,440.00

The 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 discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

When you join Genmab, you're joining a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness. Within the first year, regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
  
• Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
  
• Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  
• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
  
• Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
  
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses
  

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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