Manager, IT Infrastructure

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.

The Role & Department
As the Manager, IT Infrastructure, you will play a dual role, overseeing the infrastructure operations while actively contributing as an lead engineer. You will lead a team of four employees spread across globally, ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our infrastructure services. This role requires a blend of strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and hands-on experience in infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities Include
1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of four infrastructure professionals located in the Netherlands, Denmark, USA, and Japan
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide opportunities for professional development

2. Infrastructure Operations and Engineering:

• Actively contribute to the daily operations of Storage, Server, Compute, and Active Directory services, leveraging your technical expertise to address complex challenges and troubleshoot issues
• Lead by example in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to industry best practices
• Collaborate with team members to identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance infrastructure performance and reliability

3. Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Work closely with senior management to develop and execute infrastructure strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
• Stay up-to-date of emerging technologies and trends in infrastructure management, advocating for their adoption where appropriate to drive efficiency and innovation
• Lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, automate tasks, and optimize resource utilization

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Foster strong collaboration with other IT teams, including Network, Security, and Application Support, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of infrastructure services
• Engage with stakeholders across different departments and regions to understand their requirements and provide scalable infrastructure solutions to support their needs effectively

5. Compliance and Security:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to infrastructure management and data security
• Implement robust security measures, access controls, and disaster recovery plans to protect sensitive information and minimize risks effectively

Requirements

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in infrastructure management, with hands-on experience in Storage, Server, Compute, and Active Directory technologies
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading distributed teams across multiple countries
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure architecture, design principles, and best practices
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation, orchestration, and configuration management tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Hyper-V or similar credentials are desirable
• Ability to travel occasionally to different locations as required, primarily to our site in Utrecht, The Netherlands

This role is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hybrid.

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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