Medical Director

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom argenx SE Full time

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Apply locations UK - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id REQ-2267 Join argenx
Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.
Thanks to colleagues based in Europe, the United States and Japan, we translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. 
For the expansion of our EMEA team, argenx is looking for a Medical Director UK & Ireland.
The Medical Director UK/IRL will lead, continuously develop, and be accountable for the country Medical Affairs function and team, ensuring Medical Affairs represents argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organisation, developing innovative medicines for patients and always upholding the highest ethical standards. 
Additionally, the Medical Director will be a member of the country leadership team, champion local business needs within argenx, and serve as the primary medical representative with governmental agencies, professional associations, patient associations and the broader healthcare community. 
Lead and inspire the medical affairs field and office team, ensuring exceptional medical expertise, team empowerment and excellence in execution. Provide performance management, coaching and development opportunities 
Lead development and execution of the country Medical Affairs plan, including budget control, aligned to EMEA medical affairs plan and cross-functional country plans 
Build appropriate resources and capabilities to execute the Medical Affairs plan, and to fulfil Medical Affairs role in critical areas, including provision of timely medical information, pharmacovigilance reporting, and product complaints in collaboration with internal and external partners
Establish a culture of collaboration and shared goals through engagement with other functional areas at country and regional level, including Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Finance, Compliance and Legal 
Build capabilities, plans and systematic tracking of impactful medical affairs activities, including 
Timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with external stakeholders that accurately reflect scientific data and research objectives 
Develop deep insights of the patient journey, treatment landscape, unmet medical needs and data gaps 
Identify and develop productive collaborations with healthcare professionals, other important stakeholders and professional organizations
Deliver high quality scientific/medical education in all appropriate settings
Identify potential high-impact data generation and publication opportunities, in line with argenx identified areas of interest
Ensure high quality training and ongoing education for medical affairs team, commercial staff and other functions 
Maintain a high level of knowledge and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation, ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures, and enhance cross-functional understanding of compliance requirements 
Contribute to the implementation and execution of the Market Access strategy, in collaboration with the Market Access team 
Ensure there is an effective promotional material review & approval process, and act as final medical signatory (may be delegated) for all promotional and scientific materials 
Experience leading and developing high-performing individuals and Medical Affairs teams 
Experience building out Medical Affairs capabilities to meet country requirements
Experience with local reimbursement processes
Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts and networks
Ability to understand complex disease areas and healthcare systems 
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks
Is agile and demonstrates adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience
Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment
Medical, pharmaceutical or high-level scientific degree (MD, PhD preferred) 
Prior Country Medical Director experience is an advantage but is not a requirement 
Clinical experience in neurology, immunology, and/or rare diseases is an advantage 
Experience in haematology or dermatology is an advantage 
Valid driver’s license 
Ability for frequent travel as required
Partnering with leading academic researchers through its Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), argenx aims to translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. argenx is also advancing several earlier stage experimental medicines within its therapeutic franchises.



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