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.

To help realize our ambitions, the argenx Global Commercial Team is looking for an Associate Director to support our (pre)launch efforts in our key late stage rheumatology indications.

In this key role, you will be responsible to help develop and execute the commercial strategy for one of our key assets in one or multiple late-stage indications. You will take a lead role in developing and ensuring integrated execution of our core global (pre-)launch efforts as part of the cross-functional Indication Commercialization Team.

This role can be based virtually or on-site, ideally within proximity to one of our European, or East Coast US based hubs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of launch and commercialization strategies, focusing on key global and priority markets/regions.

• Help build an integrated global indication brand strategy that considers short- and long-term brand/franchise impacts, ensuring strong alignment and integration across cross-functional teams, regional and country perspectives.

• Lead the development of comprehensive brand plans and associated key initiatives and ensuring commensurate optimal resource allocation to maximize brand impact

• Lead the insight-driven development of branding, messaging, and market activation strategies to maximize launch impact and sustained commercial success.

• Drive the development of the global launch campaign, co-creating it with key market stakeholders to ensure it is culturally relevant, distinctive, and enduring

• Identify strategic partnerships and collaborations to establish and enhance the brands, and argenx’, market position

• Take ownership of key strategic initiatives as part of the cross-functional Indication Commercialization Team (ICT), responsible for defining the commercial product strategy throughout its lifecycle

• Foster ongoing insights development by collaborating internally and externally, ensuring data-driven decision-making for the brand

• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments to inform brand strategy adjustments

• Represent argenx’ at industry conferences and build relationships with key opinion leaders and other key stakeholders

• Ensure that strategy and business assumptions are executable at in- and above market level and align with corporate priorities and cultural pillars

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 8+ years of marketing experience

• 2+ years of experience in global strategic marketing/commercial roles paired with strong in-market commercial experience.

• Global brand launch and commercialization expertise, particularly for pipeline products and late-stage assets with multiple indications

• MBA in business or health sciences or additional education in biology, chemistry, life sciences preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of (auto)immune and rare diseases, with experience in Rheumatology, or other Immunology related therapeutic areas being highly preferred

• Robust understanding of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment across major global markets (US, EU, Japan) highly preferred

• Ability to lead and execute integrated, cross-functional commercialization strategies

• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and agencies in a matrixed environment

• Strong HCP engagement and relationship management skills

• Strong agency and project management experience

• Analytical skills with the ability to synthesize market insights and make objective, data-driven decisions

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