Associate Director, Medical CHAT - Baltimore, United States - argenx SE
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locations
Geneva
time type
Full time
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Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
REQ-2393
Join argenx
At argenx, we build our culture from the collective power of the team and the knowledge that together, we are better.
If you are entrepreneurial, curious and committed to make a difference for patients and thrive on creating solutions for rare autoimmune diseases, then argenx is for you.
Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.
argenxargenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases.
Thanks to colleagues based in Europe, the United States and Japan, we translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines.
For the expansion of our EMEA team, argenx is looking for an Associate Director Medical CHAT, based in Switzerland.PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION
The Associate Director Medical CHAT will lead, continuously develop, and be accountable for the country Medical Affairs function and team, ensuring Medical Affairs represents argenx's values as a science-driven, patient-centric organisation, developing innovative medicines for patients and always upholding the highest ethical standards.
Additionally, the Associate Director Medical CHAT will champion local business needs within argenx, and serve as the primary medical representative with governmental agencies, professional associations, patient associations and the broader healthcare community.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and inspire the medical affairs field and office team, ensuring exceptional medical expertise, team empowerment and excellence in execution.
Lead development and execution of the country Medical Affairs plan, including budget control, aligned to EMEA medical affairs plan and cross-functional country plans
Build appropriate resources and capabilities to execute the Medical Affairs plan, and to fulfil Medical Affairs role in critical areas, including provision of timely medical information, pharmacovigilance reporting, and product complaints in collaboration with internal and external partners
Establish a culture of collaboration and shared goals through engagement with other functional areas at country and regional level, including Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Finance, Compliance and Legal
Build capabilities, plans and systematic tracking of impactful medical affairs activities, including
Timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with external stakeholders that accurately reflect scientific data and research objectives
Develop deep insights of the patient journey, treatment landscape, unmet medical needs and data gaps
Identify and develop productive collaborations with healthcare professionals, other important stakeholders and professional
organizations
Gather actionable insights and disseminate throughout the organisation
Deliver high quality scientific/medical education in all appropriate settings
Identify potential high-impact data generation and publication opportunities, in line with argenx identified areas of
interest
Support argenx clinical development and operations teams to execute argenx studies
Manage requests for pre-approval access to argenx products
Ensure high quality training and ongoing education for medical affairs team, commercial staff and other functions
Maintain a high level of knowledge and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation, ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures, and enhance cross-functional understanding of compliance requirements
Contribute to the implementation and execution of the Market Access strategy, in collaboration with the Market Access team
Ensure there is an effective promotional material review & approval process, and act as final medical signatory (may be delegated) for all promotional and scientific materials
Ensure all relevant knowledge, including activities and interaction with important contacts is systematically captured and disseminated within argenx as appropriate
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Experience leading and developing high-performing individuals and Medical Affairs teams
Experience building out Medical Affairs capabilities to meet country
requirements
Experience with local reimbursement
processes
Deep knowledge of relevant regulations and
practices
Proven knowledge of regional market access procedures and requirements
Able to identify and build business cases for required capabilities and resources
Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts and networks
Ability to understand complex disease areas and healthcare systems
Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted
objectives
Excellent communication skills:
verbal, written and when giving
presentations
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks
Demonstrated communication skills, within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment
Is agile and demonstrates adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience
Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment
Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment
Drives toward outcomes
Ambitious, inquisitive naturally, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment.
Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of
co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence , and
humility.
EDUCATION, EXPERIEN
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Medical, pharmaceutical or high-level scientific degree (MD, PhD preferred)
Minimum of 8+ years' experience in biopharmaceutical industry, including early access and launch
experience
Prior Country Medical Director experience is an advantage but is not a requirement
Experience working in complex disease areas and across therapeutic areas/products; prior experience in rare diseases is an advantage
Experience working with and influencing European/global functions and leadership
Market Access experience is an advantage
Clinical experience in neurology, immunology, and/or rare diseases is an advantage
Experience in haematology or dermatology is an advantage
OTHER
Valid driver's license
Field based position with significantly travelling
Fluency in English, German is required. French and/or Italian is required
About Us
argenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Partnering with leading academic researchers through its Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), argenx aims to translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines.
argenx is evaluating efgartigimod in multiple serious autoimmune diseases. argenx is also advancing several earlier stage experimental medicines within its therapeutic franchises. argenx has offices in Belgium, the United States, Japan, and Switzerland.#J-18808-Ljbffr