Genmab
Overview
Genmab is seeking a Director, Tech Lead – Data Platform to drive the evolution of its data ecosystem. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership in data platform and data marketplace development, ensuring seamless integration of modern data technologies while meeting the bespoke needs of different scientific and business domains. A key focus will be on implementing data catalog and marketplace components and translating governance needs into technical solutions, ensuring that data is discoverable, accessible, and compliant. Databricks and its data management services, including Unity Catalog as a metastore and Delta Lake as the storage layer, sit at the center of the platform and this role will provide deep mastery and technical thought leadership of the Databricks ecosystem. The role also requires a deep understanding of modern data marketplaces and the ability to guide and implement different aspects of it. This role offers the opportunity to shape Genmab’s enterprise-wide data platform strategy, influencing how data is governed and consumed across all business functions. Key Responsibilities
Design and implement data platform solutions integrating Airflow, Databricks, DBT, Django and Reltio within a cloud-based data platform (AWS preferred). Leverage Unity Catalog as a metastore, Delta Lake, and the medallion architecture to establish scalable and well-governed data solutions. Integrate the data platform with compute, AI and other analytical systems including facilitation of varying MLOps solutions in collaboration with the AI platform team. Contribute to cohesiveness of Genmab’s broader data ecosystem, including third-party tools, external data sources, and integrations with partner organizations. Guide the implementation and optimization of scalable, efficient data pipelines, workflows, and data mesh implementations. Develop components of the data marketplace including aspects of full-stack development. Define best practices, architectural frameworks, and standards for modern cloud-based data platforms in a regulated environment. Collaborate with data governance teams to translate governance policies into technical solutions, ensuring data quality, lineage tracking, access control, and compliance. Identify reusable solution patterns that reduce governance friction and accelerate compliant data usage across business functions. Engage with data producers, consumers, stewards, and data engineers to tailor solutions that fit their needs. Ensure GxP compliance, regulatory adherence, and best practices in data security for all data workflows. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field is required. Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field is a plus. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles. Expertise in Airflow, Databricks (2-3 years experience), DBT, and Reltio, with a strong understanding of orchestration, transformation, and master data management (MDM) in biotech. Familiarity and ability to deliver components of a data marketplace in a hands-on format, which includes components of full-stack development. Understanding of AI and analytics and how data needs to be leveraged to facilitate model development. Proficiency in Python, with experience developing scalable data pipelines and cloud-based (Databricks) architectures. Strong knowledge of GxP and regulatory compliance in biotech/pharma data platforms preferred. Experience designing and implementing data mesh architectures and data marketplaces. Proven ability to work with data governance teams to ensure alignment with enterprise metadata management, lineage tracking, and access control. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical teams. Biotech or pharma experience preferred, with a deep understanding of how data flows across R&D, CMC, and Commercial contexts in biotech/pharma. Ability to balance hands-on technical work with technical leadership. Exposure to modern data lakehouse architectures leveraging Delta Lake, medallion architecture, and Unity Catalog is a plus. Compensation
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows: $188,800.00---$283,200.00. 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. 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. 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. 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 fixed-term employment contract. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Genmab is seeking a Director, Tech Lead – Data Platform to drive the evolution of its data ecosystem. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership in data platform and data marketplace development, ensuring seamless integration of modern data technologies while meeting the bespoke needs of different scientific and business domains. A key focus will be on implementing data catalog and marketplace components and translating governance needs into technical solutions, ensuring that data is discoverable, accessible, and compliant. Databricks and its data management services, including Unity Catalog as a metastore and Delta Lake as the storage layer, sit at the center of the platform and this role will provide deep mastery and technical thought leadership of the Databricks ecosystem. The role also requires a deep understanding of modern data marketplaces and the ability to guide and implement different aspects of it. This role offers the opportunity to shape Genmab’s enterprise-wide data platform strategy, influencing how data is governed and consumed across all business functions. Key Responsibilities
Design and implement data platform solutions integrating Airflow, Databricks, DBT, Django and Reltio within a cloud-based data platform (AWS preferred). Leverage Unity Catalog as a metastore, Delta Lake, and the medallion architecture to establish scalable and well-governed data solutions. Integrate the data platform with compute, AI and other analytical systems including facilitation of varying MLOps solutions in collaboration with the AI platform team. Contribute to cohesiveness of Genmab’s broader data ecosystem, including third-party tools, external data sources, and integrations with partner organizations. Guide the implementation and optimization of scalable, efficient data pipelines, workflows, and data mesh implementations. Develop components of the data marketplace including aspects of full-stack development. Define best practices, architectural frameworks, and standards for modern cloud-based data platforms in a regulated environment. Collaborate with data governance teams to translate governance policies into technical solutions, ensuring data quality, lineage tracking, access control, and compliance. Identify reusable solution patterns that reduce governance friction and accelerate compliant data usage across business functions. Engage with data producers, consumers, stewards, and data engineers to tailor solutions that fit their needs. Ensure GxP compliance, regulatory adherence, and best practices in data security for all data workflows. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field is required. Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field is a plus. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles. Expertise in Airflow, Databricks (2-3 years experience), DBT, and Reltio, with a strong understanding of orchestration, transformation, and master data management (MDM) in biotech. Familiarity and ability to deliver components of a data marketplace in a hands-on format, which includes components of full-stack development. Understanding of AI and analytics and how data needs to be leveraged to facilitate model development. Proficiency in Python, with experience developing scalable data pipelines and cloud-based (Databricks) architectures. Strong knowledge of GxP and regulatory compliance in biotech/pharma data platforms preferred. Experience designing and implementing data mesh architectures and data marketplaces. Proven ability to work with data governance teams to ensure alignment with enterprise metadata management, lineage tracking, and access control. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical teams. Biotech or pharma experience preferred, with a deep understanding of how data flows across R&D, CMC, and Commercial contexts in biotech/pharma. Ability to balance hands-on technical work with technical leadership. Exposure to modern data lakehouse architectures leveraging Delta Lake, medallion architecture, and Unity Catalog is a plus. Compensation
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows: $188,800.00---$283,200.00. 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. 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. 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. 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 fixed-term employment contract. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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