Intern, Product Discovery (Explore And Exploit The Complement System In Oncology)

Job Description

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 Genmab is seeking an Intern for the Product Discovery (PD) department to explore and exploit the complement system in oncology. The PD team leverages proprietary Genmab antibody formats and technologies to imagine, create and characterize the next generation of “Knock Your Socks Off” antibody therapeutics to treat cancer and other serious diseases. With your creativity and enthusiasm, you will support the PD team mission and take your ideas from your notebook, to the bench and, eventually, to the clinic. Responsibilities

• You collaborate with research associates and scientists in PD and other development teams as well as external parties on preclinical, therapeutic antibody discovery.
• You are supervised closely by one or more research associates and a scientist who will guide you in the oversight, planning, timely execution and scientific reporting of your project.
• You contribute to the discovery of new antibody therapeutics by investigating the mechanism of action and activity of these molecules in vitro and in vivo.
• You contribute to the preclinical proof of concept of new antibody therapeutics.
• You will actively contribute to scientific publications, scientific presentations and you will support patent applications, and the documentation critical to enter the next stages of product development.

Requirements

• You hold a BSc in a relevant field, preferably have experience in the lab already and are looking for (more) industrial experience.
• You have an (strong) interest in the study of the complement system within the field of oncology.
• You would like to obtain knowledge of antibody biology.
• Experience with functional cellular assays using tumor cells and antibodies is preferred.
• You are creative, enthusiastic, collaborative and goal oriented.
• You have a strong ability to collaborate
• You pro-actively lead your projects in a timely manner and think along with other team members.
• You set high-quality standards and keep an eye on ways to improve your work.
• You welcome and use feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow.
• You are business fluent in English.

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.
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