Immunology Medical Science Liaison

2 weeks ago


Boston, United States argenx Full time

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.

Our MSLs are a field-based extension of the Medical team, who represent and reflect argenx's values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization. They engage with key stakeholders at academic and community health centers, serve as a strategic partner to fellow cross functional team members and are experts on argenx's scientific data, products and trials. MSLs report to the Head, Immunology & Payer Medical Science Liaisons.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Developing medical and scientific expertise in immunology pipeline indications

  • Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of relevant diseases

    * Compounds, development indications and treatment plans

    * Be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert

  • Partner with HEOR, Patient Advocacy and Global Commercial Planning and Readiness to create a thorough internal understanding of pipeline indication opportunities

  • Identify potential high-impact medical research projects and publication opportunities (e.g., white papers to inform treatment guidelines), in line with argenx identified areas of interest

  • Attend appropriate local, national, and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, develop productive collaborations, ensuring insights are shared within argenx

HCP engagement

  • Identify, recommend and support site principal investigators (PIs) for on-going and planned clinical trials

  • Promote clinical trial engagement through scientific exchange and presentations

  • Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges and education for healthcare community on topics like disease awareness, diagnostics, treatment and adherence that accurately reflect scientific data and research objectives, compliantly and in line with medical strategy

  • Respond to questions from the healthcare community with integrity, compliance, and adherence to all legal, regulatory, and argenx guidelines, policies & procedure

  • Responsible for tailoring engagement strategies by adeptly recognizing and accommodating the stakeholder archetypes (e.g., academic vs community) and their unique informational needs

KOL engagement

  • Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to collaborate on research projects, advisory boards and peer-to-peer educational initiatives

  • Engage in development related activities by collaborating with PI and study sites to facilitate participation in clinical trials and provide guidance on study protocols, patient recruitment, etc.

  • Collaborate with KOLs on evidence generation appropriately including sponsored, translational, and outcomes research

Cross-functional collaboration

  • Ensure close working relationship with cross-functional field partners, Global Commercial Planning and Readiness team, Clinical Development/Operations compliantly, to ensure launch readiness

  • Support cross-functional teams to ensure operations are patient-focused, including rapidly responding to internal and external requests to discuss specific situations and challenges and provide medical affairs support to all stakeholders

Skills and Competencies:

  • Cross-therapeutic area, portfolio-oriented mindset and strong aptitude for effectively working with cross-functional teams

  • Scientific and customer-centric mindset with successful track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate productively with external stakeholders (e.g., medical experts, healthcare professionals)

  • Effective collaborator on cross-functional teams with a variety technical expertise and backgrounds

  • Able to quickly understand complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans

  • Thorough understanding of clinical trial phases and execution

  • Able to problem solve proactively and translate territory / organizational needs into action

  • Can operate with significant autonomy to assess priorities and customize decisions in real time

  • Flexible to travel within region, USA, and global based on business needs

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

  • Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)

  • 3+ years field-based experience in biopharmaceutical industry

  • Preferred candidate is located in Boston, New York, or Philadelphia (plus surrounding locations)

  • Therapeutic area experience in rheumatology, immunology, and/or other rare diseases is an advantage

  • Preference to candidates with experience working with clinical research organizations (internal or as partners) to impact clinical trial execution

  • Strong clinical, scientific and healthcare business acumen

  • Strong knowledge of the US healthcare landscape, including hospital systems and healthcare professionals

  • Strong understanding of compliance, legal and regulatory landscape related to interactions with healthcare professionals

  • Fluency in translating market research and data-driven insights into actionable strategic initiatives

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and VEEVA

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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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing your application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process please contact us at hr.us@argenx.com. Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.

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