(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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