Global Indication Lead
Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. Argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.
The Integrated Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation group delivers ambitious, patient-focused cross-regional and cross-indication medical strategies, driving data generation and dissemination, to maximize patient benefit from argenx products.
The Global Indication Lead will provide expert medical leadership to guide development, launch planning, life cycle management and support for approved products, as relevant for the indications stage of development.
Working in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues, and as a key member of the Indication Development Team the Global Indication Lead will input to development and delivery of the target product profile, clinical development plans and pre-launch strategy, and brand plans ensuring regional Medical Affairs teams insights and requirements inform all stages of development.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities :
- Provide expert medical input to guide clinical development, comprehensive evidence generation, launch planning and brand plan execution in relevant indications
- Develop and execute ambitious short-term and long-term medical strategies, as key elements of the integrated data generation plan and brand plan
- Accountable for the alignment of all global medical affairs activities in partnership with other cross-functional members of the Indication Development Team
- Develop close partnerships with regional and country medical affairs leads / teams, and the regional indication strategy teams and ensure all activities maximize cross-regional impact whilst enabling regional team empowerment and supporting local delivery
- Build and maintain close partnerships with external experts, in collaboration with regional / country Medical Affairs teams, to bring insight to all activities
- Initiate and support high impact medical activities, such as advisory boards, congress symposia and medical research projects
- Drive the identification and development of productive collaborations including with healthcare organizations and experts, other important customers and stakeholders, and professional organizations
- Support strategy development for investigator sponsored studies and assessment of proposals
- Partner with scientific communications to support development of publication and medical education strategies
- Develop and continuously maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise with relevant diseases and products and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert
- Systematically capture, distil and proactively communicate insights and activities within argenx
- Ensure all medical affairs activities maintain the highest standards, comply with applicable pharmaceutical regulations, as well as argenx policies and procedures
Skills and Competencies
Able to quickly understand complex disease areas, treatments and development and brand strategiesProven track record of building productive collaborations with external medical experts and networks and to gain actionable insightsUnderstands how to build internal cross-functional and cross-regional collaborations, ensuring broad input to decision makingEmbraces innovation and shared goalsHas excellent communication skills : verbal, written and when giving presentationsHas strong influencing skills to be able to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholdersAble to thrive as part of a team and when working independentlyProven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectivesFluency in English, in addition to the local language(s), both oral and writtenEducation, Experience and Qualifications
Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (BSc, MS, PhD, PharmD, RN, MBBS, MB.ChB or equivalent).Substantial medical affairs experience, throughout the product lifecycleA strong understanding of the drug development process and launch planningRelevant drug development, therapeutic area expertise and existing external expert network is an advantageRobust knowledge of regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionalsExperience partnering with regional / country and global functions and leadershipFor applicants in the United States : The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $296,000.00 - $444,000.00 USD. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined using objective, inclusive, and job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies and internal equity. This means actual pay may differ from the posted range when justified by these factors. Because market conditions evolve, pay ranges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to remain aligned with external benchmarks. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans, health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.
At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.