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 Franchise Sourcing Lead is responsible to advise and determine sourcing strategy with the relevant stakeholders and to cover all sourcing needs related to drug development in assigned franchise area, inclusive of ensuring external vendor services are sourced and managed for argenx’ clinical studies according to project needs, business objectives, argenx standards and in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Franchise leadership: Lead and manage Sourcing Management team members and conduct/oversee all sourcing activities in assigned franchise area. Ensure consistency within and across Franchise teams by providing guidance and develop individuals through mentoring and personal development plans. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to design and input to project planning and strategy within assigned franchise, including input to project budget estimates and forecasts
Align franchise sourcing needs with overall sourcing strategy and preselected qualified vendors. Drive franchise specific vendor performance and act as escalation point, in collaboration with Vendor Alliance Management. Ensure alignment with other franchises by closely liaising with other franchise sourcing leads
Vendor selection leadership: Lead cross-functional teams. Lead the vendor selection process for key projects, including project priorities and timelines by preparing RFP packages including detailed specifications for contract activities, reflecting country-specific issues, reviewing and providing cost comparisons for all received proposals, organizing and chairing vendor presentations, and driving the project team decision-making process
Contract preparation and negotiations: Prepare the contract document for key projects, using the appropriate template and incorporate updated project information. Ensure that final contracts prepared for assigned franchise projects covers vendor activities necessary to fully support the project and that argenx interests are safeguarded as well as requirements are reflected. Ensure that the contract execution process is managed according to argenx requirements. Negotiate contract terms for key projects in liaison with legal and finance department, as applicable. Lead budget negotiations and benchmarking activities as appropriate
Change Orders: Manage all changes to service scope ensuring timely change order finalization and implementation
Contract Performance: Monitor contract performance and provide issue escalation support. Maintain contracts in a database and effect timely updates by direct reports. Review project metrics and take appropriate action
Vendor relationship management: Manage assigned vendor relationships, organize and chair collaboration or project review meetings as applicable
Compliance: Throughout all sourcing activities, ensure inspection-readiness and compliance with relevant industry standards for assigned franchise area.
Process and Template Development: Lead development and up-dating of sourcing processes and tools, including contract templates. Lead or participate in corporate initiatives
Business intelligence: Monitor vendor markets and sourcing environment to keep current on providers and industry trends. Look for best practices and continuous improvement opportunities, stay up to date on relevant local regulations
During all stages of activities, interact with internal and external stakeholders, customers, legal and finance departments and other functions as appropriate
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong strategic and creative thinker with leadership skills
Good understanding of project management principles as well as sound knowledge of contract terms and conditions, benchmarking and market analysis.
Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as great attention to detail
Promoter of strong partnership paradigm
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong track record in negotiating
Must be able to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organization
Active, delivery-oriented driver
Excellent English language skills, additional languages are advantageous
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in scientific, economic, or legal discipline, or equivalent
8+ years pharma-related experience or equivalent, including at least 5 years multinational pharma development outsourcing experience
Experience in line management, including resource planning, performance reviews and development plans,
Experience working with clinical research organizations and other clinical study vendors
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.
