Samantha Gothelf, PharmD

Samantha Gothelf, PharmD, is Vice President and Head of US Medical Affairs at Genmab, where she leads the organization’s US Medical Affairs function across hematology and solid tumor oncology portfolios. She oversees US Medical Affairs strategy and field medical teams that drive scientific exchange and engagement with healthcare professionals. Through leadership forums spanning the US and global organization, including US and Global Medical Affairs, Samantha helps inform strategic decision-making across Genmab. With more than two decades of Medical Affairs experience, Samantha combines strategic vision with scientific expertise to shape strategy advance innovation for patients. She has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing organizations, fostering collaboration, and developing talent. Her leadership is grounded in scientific excellence, a commitment to patients, and a belief in empowering people to succeed. Prior to joining Genmab, Samantha held leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Bristol Myers Squibb, including Vice President of US Medical Oncology. Samantha has supported scientific and professional development as an Executive Sponsor for the Rutgers Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship program and other leadership development initiatives across academia and industry. Samantha earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University.