Interim/ Consultant Director, Facility Manager

At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

Interim/Consultant Director Facilities – Make an Immediate Impact

Genmab is looking for an experienced Interim/Consultant Director of Facilities (6-month period) to lead and optimize our facilities in Utrecht. This is a unique opportunity to join our Global Facilities Leadership Team and ensure seamless operations while creating a positive and impactful onsite experience for employees. It is a hands-on role where you’ll immediately take the lead in driving strategic initiatives and maintaining operational excellence. The position requires 80% onsite presence in Utrecht, Netherlands, and is ideal for a skilled leader ready to hit the ground running.

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of facility management, from daily operations to leading strategic projects. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization to align with Genmab’s goals and foster a culture of quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role requires a determined leader who excels in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
As Interim/Consultant Director of Facilities, you will:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for facility management, including seating capacity planning and supporting site growth.
• Lead and handle a high-performing Facilities team, ensuring operational excellence and providing mentorship to team members.
• Supervise safety, security, and compliance, ensuring all facilities meet local environmental and safety standards.
• Run facility-related projects, including renovations, expansions, and new construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Optimize vendor management, procurement strategies, and budget controls to improve value and efficiency.
• Drive sustainability efforts aligned with Genmab’s ESG goals, including reducing carbon emissions and improving energy use.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our facilities operate smoothly while giving to strategic projects that support the company’s growth and sustainability goals. Your ability to lead, make critical decisions, and collaborate in a matrixed environment will be key to your success.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a corporate environment with a consistent record in facilities management. (Experience in biotech or pharma is a plus.)
• Strong leadership skills with significant experience handling and developing complementary teams.
• Exceptional decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills, with fluency in both English and Dutch.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt quickly and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail, service orientation, and a strong ability to work in cross-functional settings.
• Advanced digital literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.

Why Join Us?
This six-month interim position offers the opportunity to take on a highly visible, impactful role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll contribute to the success of Genmab while leveraging your leadership and decision-making skills to ensure operational excellence.

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

Locations

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed 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 guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. 
 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website. 

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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 fixed-term employment contract.