Medical Science Liaison, North Italy

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.

For the expansion of our Italian team within Developed Markets, argenx is looking for a Medical Science Liaison

in North Italy with focus on Lombardie region.

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based expert on argenx’s scientific data, products and trials, responsible for engagement with medical stakeholders at centers across the region but also with patient groups, policy makers and government payors. The MSL will represent and reflect argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization. The MSL is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs, data gaps and areas of collaboration. The MSL will work closely with the regional team, the International Medical Affairs team and cross-functionally with all relevant International colleagues. While the focus will be on the region, the function will also support activities and projects across the other regions.

Roles And Responsibilities

Expert medical resource and argenx ambassador

Maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases and, products; be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert.

Identify and develop productive relationships and collaborations with all relevant stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, professional organization.

Support the development and implementation of Medical Affairs plans to advance argenx objectives.

Support market access activities and any healthcare policy efforts across the region.

Help shape the position of argenx in the region.

Maintain a high level of knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures.

Scientific/medical exchange and education, and insight generation

Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with external stakeholders that accurately reflect scientific data.

Deliver high quality scientific/medical education in a variety of settings, including related to diseases of interest, clinical studies, investigational products and any future licensed products.

Obtain feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization.

Coordinate the timely and appropriate response to internal and external Medical Information enquires, utilizing argenx medical information resources and in line with regulatory requirements.

Attend appropriate local, national and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, develop productive collaborations, engage in scientific exchange and ensure insights are shared within argenx.

Cross-functional collaboration

Ensure a close working relationship with all argenx functions

Support cross-functional teams to ensure operations are patient-focused, including rapidly responding to internal and external requests to discuss specific situations and challenges and provide medical affairs support to all stakeholders.

Skills And Competencies

Entrepreneurial spirit and ability both achieve results independently and partner with colleagues across functions and geographies.

Strong influencing skills to be able to engage effectively with stakeholders and within the company.

Ability to quickly understand:

complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans

healthcare landscape, hospitals, healthcare professionals, patient journey

the broader healthcare policy context including especially market access processes.

Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts

Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and when giving presentations

Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives

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, Experience

Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, PA)

At least 2 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs) or in academic research (e.g. PhD, postdoctoral research), or as a practicing physician in a medically relevant field

Clinical experience in neurology, immunology and/or rare diseases is an advantage

Knowledge of regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals

Other

Valid driver’s license

Ability for ≥50% travel

Preferably located in Lombardy, Italy, or open to relocation to the region, as Lombardy is the main area of focus for this role.

The annual base salary hiring range for this position is €76,000.00 - €104,500.00 EUR

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.

The hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. argenx may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.

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.

Before you submit your application, CV or any other personal details to us, please review our argenx Privacy Notice for Job Applicants to learn more about how argenx B.V. and its affiliates ("argenx") will handle and protect your personal data. If you have any questions or you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Global Privacy Office by email at [email protected].

#J-18808-Ljbffr