Working at Genmab: Insights from the inside

28 May 2025 - Utrecht

In this presentation, Genmab Scientist Wiggert Altenburg shares his personal journey from academic research to industry, providing an insider’s view of life at Genmab. He introduces the company’s global footprint, innovative antibody technologies, and research-driven culture. The session walks through the process of antibody discovery and development, from early-stage ideation to clinical trials, highlighting the importance of high-quality tools and cross-functional collaboration. Wiggert also reflects on his own transition from PhD studies to working in biotech, offering insights for students and early-career scientists interested in making a similar move.

About Genmab
Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases. To help develop and deliver novel therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Genmab’s proprietary pipeline includes bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.
For more information, please visit Genmab.com

Wiggert	Altenburg

Genmab


Wiggert Altenburg | Scientist Antibody Discovery | Genmab

Since 2022, I have been working in the Antibody Discovery department at Genmab, where I am responsible for the molecular tools used in the generation and screening of Genmab’s antibody panels. These efforts contribute to the development of innovative antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.

Prior to Genmab, I obtained my PhD at Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) in the field of bio-organic chemistry, where I studied protein organization in molecular crowded synthetic cells, employing a combination of biochemistry and protein engineering techniques. I have always been, and continue to be, fascinated by molecular organization and enjoy the challenges that come with working at the molecular scale. I particularly love the interdisciplinary collaboration required to solve complex problems in this field.

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