Senior Associate, Lab Operations

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!RoleAre you ready to step out of the lab but still want to stay close to the science? As a Senior Associate, Lab Operations, you will play a key role in shaping the way our labs run: efficiently, innovatively, and with scalability in mind. You will be part of our Global Lab Management team, working in close partnership with Research Associates, Laboratory Monitors, Lab Services, Facility Operations, and IT to ensure that our research teams have the best environment to do their groundbreaking work.This role is a great match if you have a background in medical or life sciences, a few years of hands-on lab experience, and are looking for that next step, one that keeps you connected to science while letting you apply your skills to optimizing operations behind the scenes. You will report to the Associate Director Lab Operations NL and be based in a collaborative team!ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with laboratory monitors to ensure alignment on lab-wide workflows and standard procedures.Analyze operational data to identify trends, optimize efficiency, and provide strategic insights to management through dashboards (e.g., Power BI).Support dashboard and report creation for senior leadership and management teams.Drive and deliver project-based process improvement initiatives using LEAN/5S methodologies from planning through implementation.; Green Belt certification is highly preferred.Act as a key liaison between lab users and IT, supporting system implementations and translating lab needs into technical requirements.Lead lab relocations and refurbishments, collecting and aligning requirements, ensuring optimal use of space and equipment and continuity in lab processes.Ensure business continuity by assisting teams with creation of Business Impact Analyses and Business Continuity Plans, as well as monitor business continuity related processes.RequirementsBachelor’s (HBO) or Master’s degree in a Life Science discipline.Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory or lab operations setting.Proven ability to translate workflows into effective and scalable processes.Experience in process optimization using LEAN/5S principles; Green Belt certification is a strong plus.Demonstrated affinity with IT, ideally with experience acting as a connector between technical and scientific teams.Experience with data analysis and dashboard creation using tools like Power BI.Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English (Full Professional Proficiency).Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach with a high level of integrity.Able to collaborate and communicate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and work independently.About YouYou are genuinely passionate about our purposeYou bring precision and excellence to all that you doYou believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solvingYou are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgroundsYou take pride in enabling the best work of others on the teamYou can grapple with the unknown and be innovativeYou 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!LocationsGenmab 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 GenmabGenmab 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.Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website Job Applicant Privacy Notice (genmab.com).Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the contract.

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