Medical Science Liaison - Southeast (TN, AL)

argenx•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Remote

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. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), a field-based extension of the Medical Affairs team, is an expert on argenx’s scientific data, products and trials, and is responsible for engagement with Key Opinion Leaders at academic and community centers. The MSL will represent and reflect argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization developing innovative medicines for patients and always upholding the highest ethical standards The MSL will support KOL development and advocacy while serving as a strategic field partner with cross-functional colleagues The MSL is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs and data gaps and gathering and sharing insights to enhance patient care The MSL will identify clinical trial sites and opportunities for research, work closely with clinical development colleagues to coordinate with external stakeholders, support execution of clinical studies and build productive collaborations This position is remote (field based) and will cover the following states: TN, and AL

Requirements

Ability to quickly understand complex disease areas, treatments, clinical development plans, healthcare landscape, hospital systems, healthcare professionals, and patient journey
Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and when giving presentations
Able to thrive as part of a team and when working independently
Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives
Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, MS)
3+ years field-based experience in biopharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals
Valid driver’s license
Ability for 50% travel (may vary by region)

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical R&D and/or medical affairs preferred
Clinical experience in neurology, hematology, immunology, and/or rare diseases is an advantage

Responsibilities

Expert medical resource and argenx ambassador
Develop and continuously maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases, products, development plans, and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert
Build, cultivate, and leverage relationships with key external scientific and medical thought leaders and organizations to ensure strong understanding of evolving healthcare trends across the relevant therapeutic area landscape
Support the development and implementation of Strategic Territory Plans to advance Medical Affairs strategy and drive impactful outcomes within and across the territory
Maintain a high level of knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulations and ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures
Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with external stakeholders that accurately reflect scientific data and research objectives
Deliver high quality scientific/medical education compliantly and in line with medical strategy
Obtain actionable insights on key interest topics that can be disseminated throughout the organization to drive strategy and focus
Implement Medical Affairs tactics to assess potential new indications, including the treating community, patient pathways, diagnostic practices and management
Coordinate the timely and appropriate response to external Medical Information enquiries
Respond to on and off-label questions from the healthcare community with integrity, compliance, and adherence to all legal, regulatory, and argenx guidelines, policies & procedure
Identify potential high-impact medical research projects and publication opportunities, in line with argenx identified areas of interest
Attend appropriate local, national, and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, develop productive collaborations, assist personal education, ensuring insights are shared within argenx
Ensure all external interactions are conducted in accordance with argenx objectives, compliance policies and procedures as well as with established legal and ethical standards
Ensure all relevant knowledge, including activities and interaction with important contacts is systematically captured and disseminated within argenx as appropriate
In collaboration with argenx clinical development and operations teams:
Identify potential investigators and centers for participation in clinical research, support feasibility assessments and site initiation, and develop and maintain productive collaborations
Conduct training with CRO, CRAs and study site staff as required
Develop and execute the optimal site contact plan ensuring to build and maintain productive collaborations with sites to support clinical research and KOL development and advocacy
Support the resolution of study issues at a site level
Escalate any safety reports consistent with argenx policy
Provide insightful feedback to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
Ensure a close working relationship with all argenx functions, including cross-functional field partners
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