Medical Director, Empasiprubart/Neuromuscular Pipeline – US Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation

The Director, US Medical Affairs, Empasiprubart/Neuromuscular Pipeline will be an integral part of the US Medical Affairs team involved in the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and tactics for development assets specifically, empasiprubart, with some input on other emerging assets. Reporting to the Head of Neuromuscular Therapeutic Area, this leader will work closely with cross-functionals teams to lead medical strategy/planning. Additionally, the Medical Director will be accountable for developing strong external relationships with top Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Providers to further our mission to improve patient care.Roles and Responsibilities:Medical Strategy: Oversee the development of US Medical strategy and execute tactics that inform and enhance it, including advisory boards, steering committees, and insights collection. This position will be responsible for pre-approval medical education across various channels, launch planning, and evidence generationInternal Medical Leadership: Create strong networks in Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation, globally, and drive cross-functional working groups to build a US commercialization approach towards launchScientific & Medical Expertise: Acquire and continuously maintain excellence with the highest scientific and medical expertise for relevant indications within the neurology therapeutic space with acknowledgement internally and externally as an expert contributor. As a Medical community leader, this person will contribute and assist in delivering relevant training and materials for the broader Medical Affairs teamsExternal KOL Engagement: Identify and co-create productive collaborations with clinical experts, other important customers and stakeholdersCompliance and Integrity: Ensure all Medical Affairs activities maintain the highest standards, comply with applicable US regulations, argenx policies and procedures, and demonstrate the highest ethical standardsSkills and Competencies:Cross-functional Engagement: Highly collaborative, goal-oriented, results-driven leadership. 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 expertsKey Attributes: proactive, growth mindset, humility, excellence and high emotional intelligenceEducation, Experience and Qualifications:Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)4+ years industry experience working in Medical Affairs; home office medical strategy experience strongly preferred8+ years biopharmaceutical industry, clinical experience or post-graduate experience requiredExperience in neurology, immunology, or rare disease highly desirable Proficiency in scientific and clinical data review and interpretationStrong organizational skillsDetailed understanding of US regulations and practices, including related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and product access This position is a remote US-based role; ability to travel required, up to 40% of time#LI-Remote‎ For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $248,000.00 - $372,000.00 USD. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined using objective, inclusive, and job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies and internal equity. This means actual pay may differ from the posted range when justified by these factors. Because market conditions evolve, pay ranges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to remain aligned with external benchmarks.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.