Senior Manager, Lab Management

The Role

The new laboratory facilities manager is based in Ballerup and supports Genmab’s innovative products by enabling  release and stability testing according to ICH guidelines. You will have great impact on shaping working culture and laboratory capabilities meanwhile taking responsibility on your daily tasks.

This position is responsible for the oversight of laboratory management at our QC laboratories in Copenhagen within Genmab. 

As Laboratory Facility Manager you would ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day management of lab operations which includes Lab safety, lab operations, lab logistics, equipment life cycle management and other enabling services for the laboratory. You will also work closely with facilities and the other global lab management team leaders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational agility, the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects, and a demonstrated drive for results and has knowledge and experience in running a laboratory in the GMP environment.

The position reports to the Vice President, Head of Global Lab Management in NL and you will work very closely with the Head of QC lab in Ballerup, Denmark.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage laboratory supplies ordering and receival of goods.
• Maintain vendor relationships for laboratory supplies, maintain inventory levels for lab consumables.
• Point person in enabling new equipment purchases, implementation and decommissioning, removal of obsolete or unnecessary equipment, in close collaboration with IT, Facility management and laboratory personnel.
• Management of the process for equipment monitoring.  
• Maintain full equipment inventory, maintenance plans and maintenance logs in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in close collaboration with IT system owner and LIMS super users.
• Create work instructions for equipment in Genmab’s documentation system.
• Set specifications for laboratory safety according to legal and regulatory rules.
• Conduct safety inspections with EHS, escalate any safety concerns such as PPE issues and/or unsafe work practices.
• Present overall laboratory infrastructure health updates in weekly department meetings in close collaboration with Facilities Management.
• Set guidelines for laboratory etiquette, create safety trainings and ensure compliance in collaboration with management.
• Ensure that general use lab items not monitored by third party services are in adequate supply such as dry ice, CO2, laboratory coats.
• Manage general laboratory and facility-related work requests including renovation and new construction projects to ensure an excellent operating laboratories facilities.
• Ensure appropriate permits are in place.
• Oversee laboratory management budget planning.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree as Lab Technician or Scientist in a relevant field.
•  7 years of previous experience in related area, with at least 3-5 years’ experience in working in GMP laboratory environment.
• It would be preferred to have experience with equipment validation in a GMP environment.
• Strategic mindset to engage with alternative suppliers during shortages and adapt new recovery plans.
• Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, hands-on mentality, strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This role is located in Copenhagen/Ballerup and is an onsite role.  

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.