Intern, Product Discovery (Project: Local activation of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment)

Descripción del puesto:

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!

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join the Product Discovery (PD) department to explore and exploit local activation of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment. 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. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your laboratory skills while learning how early research translates into therapeutic strategies.

Does this sound like something that interests you? Help us get to know you and submit your CV and motivation letter!

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 are currently enrolled in an HBO or Master's degree program at a Dutch university in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
* This internship must be a formal, mandatory component of your degree program required for graduation; we cannot consider candidates who have already graduated or who are seeking an extracurricular internship.
* You have a strong interest in immune-oncology and you would like to obtain knowledge of antibody biology.
* Prior experience with functional cellular assays using tumor cells and antibodies is preferred.
* Experience with biochemical characterization and/or functional cellular assays using tumor cells and antibodies is preferred.
* You are creative, enthusiastic, collaborative and goal oriented.
* 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.

General Information

* Internship duration: 6-12 months.
* Start date: September 1st, 2026.
* Location: Utrecht, Netherlands.

Recruitment Timeline

* Application deadline: 29 April
* Shortlisting: 29 & 30 April
* Initial online screenings: Week of 4 May
* Onsite interviews: Week 11 May

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!

Locations
Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you're in one of our 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 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.

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