Associate Director, Medical CHAT

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locations

Geneva

time type

Full time

posted on

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. argenx argenx 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. Provide performance management, coaching and development opportunities

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

CE

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.

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