Director, US Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Cross-indication

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 role of Director, US Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Cross-indication will be an integral part of the US Medical Affairs team involved in the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and tactics. Reporting to the Head of Neuromuscular Therapeutic Area, the Director will work closely with cross-functionals teams to support medical, marketing, and market access activities. Additionally, the Director may be involved in external interactions with Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Providers to further the Global Medical Affairs mission to improve patient care.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Medical Strategy: Support the development and execution of the US Medical Affairs Neuromuscular cross-indication strategy and tactics, such as advisory boards, steering committees, and insight collection, ensuring alignment with enterprise‑level Medical Affairs objectives

• Serve as the Medical Affairs representative on cross‑functional teams, ensuring medical alignment with Commercial, Clinical Development, Global MA, and Evidence Generation partners for above indication strategy

• Internal Medical Representation: Provide support for Medical Affairs cross-functional working groups. Assist and collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues to track priority Medical Affairs tactics. Provide clarity to Indication Leads and cross‑functional partners to ensure scientific rigor and strategic clarity across the neuromuscular portfolio

• Scientific & Medical Expertise: Acquire and continuously maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise for relevant indications within the neuromuscular therapeutic area and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert contributor. Contribute and assist in delivering relevant training and materials for the broader Medical Affairs teams

• External KOL Engagement: Support identification and development of productive collaborations with clinical experts, other important customers and stakeholders

• Compliance and Integrity: Ensure all Medical Affairs activities maintain the highest standards, comply with applicable pharmaceutical regulation, as well as argenx policies and procedures

Skills and Competencies:

• Cross-functional Engagement: Highly collaborative, goal-oriented, results-driven. Proven record of building strong cross-functional relationships and successfully navigating competing priorities

• Scientific and Medical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and landscape to develop effective medical affairs strategies. Ability to develop and maintain deep knowledge in complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans. Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts

• Key Attributes: Growth mindset, agile, flexible, and high emotional intelligence

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)

• 5+ years industry experience working in Medical Affairs preferred

• 5+ years biopharmaceutical industry or post-graduate experience required

• Specific biopharmaceutical industry experience in neurology, immunology, or rare disease highly desirable

• Proficiency in scientific and clinical data review and interpretation

• Strong organizational skills

• Detailed understanding of regulations and practices, including related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and product access

• Willingness to travel, up to 40% of time, as needed

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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.

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