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.
The Immunology Rheum Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Team Director will develop and lead a best-in-industry MSL team to support the argenx rheumatology pipeline and any future approved indications in the therapeutic area. The Director will build and maintain a culture of trust, empowerment, and mutual accountability to foster a cohesive, deeply respected MSL team, and highly motivated MSL team. The Immunology Rheum MSL Director will drive critical medical insight gathering, impactful scientific exchange, and strong engagement with KOLs and HCPs while upholding the highest ethical, compliance and legal standards. This position will report directly to the Immunology & Payer MSL Team Leader.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead a high performing, deeply scientific, and highly credible Immunology Rheum MSL Team to execute against the tactical plan in line with medical strategy
Establish best-in-industry Immunology Rheum MSL team as evidenced by scientific depth, business acumen, and strong relationships both internally and externally
Create a culture of trust, transparency, empowerment, and mutual accountability within Immunology Rheum MSL team
Establish, communicate and systematically review performance expectations and personal development plans, and provide effective coaching as needed
Ensure high visibility and ongoing communication of team activities, achievements and scientific and medical insights
Plan and develop budget, and ensure adherence to approved budget. Display fiscal accountability and efficient use of resources
Assign coverage for local, national and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, develop productive collaborations, assist personal education and ensure insight is shared within argenx
Maintain a high level of team knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures
Ensure all MSL activities, including external interactions, are conducted in accordance with argenx objectives, compliance policies and procedures as well as with legal and ethical standards
Skills and Competencies:
Proven track record of success in building, developing and managing high-performing field-based teams with at least 5 direct reports
Established competency in coaching and championing professional development of direct reports
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and when giving presentations
Excellent organization skills, planning abilities and budget management
Ability to quickly understand:
Complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans
Healthcare landscape, hospitals, healthcare professionals, patient journey
Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts
Able to thrive as part of a team and when working independently
Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel up to 60% within the US and occasional international travel
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Scientific, healthcare or medical degree and background required (PharmD, PhD, MD)
3-5 years Medical Affairs management experience, and at least 3 years prior experience as MSL Director with 5 or more direct reports
Past experience directing field clinical trial support and launch with field medical teams preferred
Past experience building out and managing MSL teams
Experience in rheumatology, immunology and/or rare diseases preferred
Thorough understanding of all applicable regulatory requirements for field‐based Medical Affairs personnel
Experience/expertise in interpretation of scientific data, market research, competitive intelligence tools
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