At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.
Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.
Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

REQUIREMENTS

• Background in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. Preference of being certified as “Arbeidshygienist”.

• Prior experience in a supervisory role and team management.

• Experience in lab safety management, chemical safety, or a related safety leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of OHS regulations, chemical safety standards, and hazardous materials management.
• Experience in risk assessments, accident investigations, and safety audits.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs for laboratory personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive approach to safety improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across R&D.
• Ability to be proactive, enthusiastic, and goal orientated.
• A team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Scientists, Trial Managers, Data Managers, Clinicians, vendors labs).

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Safety Manager to join our QM & Lab Compliance department, where you will play a key role in overseeing and enhancing the safety culture in our Utrecht laboratories. In this role, you are responsible for developing and enforcing Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) policies, ensuring compliance with all applicable Dutch laws and regulations, and integrating chemical safety best practices into our internal procedures. Are you a proactive leader, do you foster a safe working environment through risk assessments, education, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance? Then we want to hear from you!
In addition to the Lab Safety Manager responsibilities, this role also includes serving as the Chemical Safety Officer (CSO). As CSO, the individual will be responsible for coordinating chemical safety policies, conducting internal inspections, supporting external inspections, and ensuring compliance with chemical hygiene and hazardous materials regulations.
This position is a critical part of the QM & Lab Compliance department, ensuring alignment between safety policies, compliance standards, and operational excellence at Genmab, Netherlands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lab Safety Management

• Develop, ensure implementation, and maintain OHS policies and programs specific to laboratory environments.
• Advise and educate staff on various safety-related topics, including safe equipment use, and chemical handling.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure preventive measures are taken for laboratory operations.
• Initiate and organize OHS training programs for laboratory employees to promote safety awareness.
• Inspect laboratory premises and monitor personnel activities to identify safety issues or non-conformities.

Chemical Safety Officer (CSO) Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the laboratory Chemical Safety Policy, including chemical hygiene, internal inspections, and chemical inventory management.
• Investigate and analyze chemical-related accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Provide expertise and guidance for hazardous materials clean-up and chemical safety training.
• Ensure compliance with chemical safety regulations, including the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances.

Regulatory Compliance

• Translate all applicable Dutch laws and regulations into internal safety procedures and processes applied in the labs.
• Ensure continuous alignment of laboratory safety policies with national and international regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate compliance with legal and corporate safety requirements.