Director, Global Congress Strategy, Scientific - Boston, United States - Argenx

Argenx

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Director of Global Congress Strategy is a visionary leader, playing a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional scientific presence at congresses of global significance.

This dynamic position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, where complex problem-solving skills are essential.

This collaborative role fosters teamwork and synergy across functions, connecting and aligning closely with research, clinical development, regional medical affairs, and various other cross-functional teams to craft a comprehensive congress strategy.

The Director will facilitate discussions to align on key activities, including educational initiatives for both inline and pipeline products, and will drive the development of a cohesive corporate approach to these congresses.

Establishing a global congress strategy community, this role fosters collaboration and shares best practices.

Reporting to the Head of Global Scientific Communications, it offers the opportunity to make a significant impact to the organization's global scientific outreach.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Cocreate strategy for congresses of global significance with global and regional crossfunctional teams for key therapy areas, including inline and pipeline products
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute industry sponsored symposia and other innovative educational programs for autoimmune diseases
Coordinate planning and execution of all congress related tactics with Medical Affairs subfunctions including Medical Information, Field Medical, Project Management and Scientific Communications to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, and impactful scientific presence
Work seamlessly with regional Medical Affairs partners to review and manage annual budget to support activities and requests for sponsorship at congresses of global significance
Establish a Medical Affairs Congress Community consisting of global and regional team members for communal decisionmaking and to share best practices for outstanding scientific presence at key international congresses of global significance
Develop and execute clear RACIs for every congress to ensure strong partnership and coordinated efforts between the regional host teams and the global team

Desired Skills and Experience:

A visionary with welldeveloped leadership skills and ability to influence without authority
Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and solve complex problems with a keen focus on agility, quality, and impact
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, and teamoriented structure
Leading the planning and execution of scientific symposia
Extensive experience in developing and executing long term strategic plans including timelines, budgets, and relevant critical paths such as medical material review
Ability to immerse in the science and identify critical areas for education
Experience in leveraging agency partners to deliver high quality programs for congresses with mínimal regional support
Indepth understanding of relevant industry regulations and practices
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, within a multicultural and multilingual global environment

Education and Qualifications:

PharmD, PhD, or MD in neurology, immunology and/or rare diseases related life sciences discipline. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
8+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience leading the development and execution of industry sponsored symposia and scientific presentations
Global experience or experience working in multiple regions is an advantage
Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally

At argenx we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Here all applicants 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. Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.