(Senior) Scientist, Product Discovery

Genmab

Utrecht, Netherlands

The role

Genmab is seeking a (Senior) Scientist for the Product Discovery (PD) department, focused on exploring novel Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) in oncology. This team leverages Genmab knowledge, antibodies, and state-of-the-art ADC technologies to discover transformative products to treat cancer. With your ADC expertise and deep scientific knowledge, you will guide the development of ground-breaking new medicines from concept to identification of a clinical candidate through the design and execution of cutting-edge research.

Responsibilities

As part of the PD department, you are part of a group of strong scientists and research associates with state-of-the-art knowledge of the ADC field;
You work closely with other scientists in PD, internal scientists/experts from different functional teams and external parties in project and expert teams on preclinical therapeutic ADC discovery;
You supervise one or more research associates and are responsible for the oversight, planning, timely execution, and scientific reporting of multiple parallel projects;
You contribute to the discovery of new ADCs by investigating their mechanism of action and activity in vitro and in vivo;
You contribute to the preclinical proof of concept of new ADCs;
You conduct scientific evaluations to identify novel targets for therapeutic antibodies and novel linker-payloads to select suitable disease indications;
You will actively contribute to scientific publications and presentations, support patent applications, and provide the documentation critical to entering the next stages of product development.

Requirements

Experience: A PhD with 5-7 years of post-doctoral research experience, including 2-3 years in the industry, specifically in ADC development within oncology;
Knowledge: A profound understanding of ADC biology and hands-on experience with lead candidate selection;
Skills: Proficiency in functional cellular assays involving tumor cells and ADCs and a foundational grasp of medicinal chemistry for ADC development;
Achievements: A track record of scientific excellence, supported by references and external presentations;
Attributes: You have a driven, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented mindset, and you have a flair for collaboration across diverse teams. You're known for your 'get things done' attitude and strategic thinking.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

Leadership: The ability to inspire and supervise research associates, fostering an environment of growth and excellence;
Quality and Improvement Focus: Maintain high standards in your work and continuously strive for improvement, embracing feedback as a tool for growth;
Communication: Business fluency in English with stellar communicative prowess to easily articulate complex concepts.

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.

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