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 Head of Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) will design and manage a robust, secure, and scalable technology environment to power Genmab’s data-driven and AI-focused initiatives. This role is instrumental in ensuring resilient core IT operations across the enterprise, while partnering closely with a multitude of stakeholders to provide a seamless user experience and support innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Roadmap:
• Develop and implement the I&O strategy, in alignment with Genmab’s growth and the broader Data, Digital and AI function vision
• Proactively, champion infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and operational excellence.
2. Infrastructure Management:
• Oversee global hybrid cloud infrastructure, data centers, and core enterprise systems.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for all mission-critical applications.
3. Operational Excellence:
• Drive automation and standardization in service delivery
• Implement robust incident management and disaster recovery processes, and embed cybersecurity and compliance into all infrastructure projects by partnering with the Security team to minimize risks.
· Ensure infrastructure supports advanced analytics and AI workloads.
· Deliver reliable , self-serve platforms for end-users across business functions.
4. Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing I&O team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Attract and retain top talent in cloud engineering, systems administration, and core IT operations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of experience leading global IT infrastructure and operations teams, ideally in a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated success implementing cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise-scale IT operations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$300,000---$350,000
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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