Director, US Empasiprubart Marketing

argenx

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About The Position

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. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director, HCP Launch Readiness and Vaccination Strategy Lead to launch empasiprubart in Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN). This is a high-impact and fast paced role that will drive cross-functional execution to ensure market readiness for a therapy poised to transform the MMN treatment landscape. At argenx, you will be part of a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration and patient impact. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a legacy of scientific excellence and community-first healthcare. This role is pivotal and represents a major milestone in the company’s evolution, supporting the launch of empasiprubart, argenx’s second therapeutic asset. It is a critical milestone in advancing argenx’s long‑term growth and portfolio diversification. This is an exciting time to join an enthusiastic, innovative, growing team to continue delivering a successful commercial launch. We seek a marketer who thrives in a nimble, fast-paced environment, is willing to embrace the challenge, passionate about science, and deeply motivated by delivering value to people living with rare diseases. This role will report to the Senior Director of US HCP Marketing and will partner closely with key internal and external cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree (science or business degree preferred); MBA is a plus
• Minimum 10 years of experience in marketing in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• US in-market commercial launch experience preferred
• Rare disease and/or Neurology experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to translate key insights and metrics into strategies and tactical execution
• Ability to synthesize insights, define leading and lagging KPIs, and adapt strategy based on performance.
• Experience effectively managing external agency partners, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to effectively implement strategies and programs
• Agility, proven ability to influence without authority and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to achieve positive results
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to challenge status quo, make quick decisions, act with a sense of urgency and focus/prioritize efforts across the team and the organization
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions
• Strong project management, communication, and organization skills
• Travel 30%

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of launch and commercialization tactics
• Develop and execute positioning, messaging, disease state and branded campaigns and tactics.
• Lead the development and execution of the US HCP vaccination strategy for empasiprubart in close partnership with Medical, Global, Legal/Compliance & Patient Engagement teams
• Identify and implement solutions to streamline vaccination processes for HCPs to reduce delays to treatment initiation
• Design and optimize HCP engagement journeys across channels
• Lead HCP Advisory Board and Market Research planning and execution to generate and synthesize relevant customer insights to inform message and tactical evolution
• Define, monitor, and evolve KPIs to assess performance and guide strategic adjustments
• Execute multiple, simultaneous projects and manage resources to ensure deliverables are on time, on budget, and address business objectives
• Management of key agency partners, including AOR, P2P, Media in the development and execution of market development and branded campaigns and tactics
• Represent argenx at industry conferences and build relationships with key opinion leaders and other key stakeholders
• Collaborate and co-create with multiple functional groups within the organization, including but not limited to Global Commercial & Medical organizations, US Medical, US HCP & Patient Marketing, Field Sales, Training, Market Access, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory
• Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory and Medical Affairs to effectively navigate Promotional Material Review process, prioritize and ensure timely and compliant development of HCP-directed tactics

Benefits

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans, health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level