Senior Medical Director – Indication Lead

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November 13

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argenx

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Biotechnology

argenx is a biotechnology company committed to improving the lives of patients through immunology innovation. The company focuses on developing novel antibody-based therapies to treat severe autoimmune diseases. Using a collaborative approach with pioneering scientists and academic partners, argenx accelerates the discovery of therapeutic antibodies that target specific disease pathways. The company's proprietary products, such as efgartigimod, are aimed at treating diseases where IgG antibodies are pathogenic. Argenx emphasizes innovation, science of collaboration, and patient-centric approaches in its mission to deliver life-changing medical solutions.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

🧬 Biotechnology

📋 Description

• Provide continuous strategic medical insight and planning for the indication during all stages of development • Own and lead the Clinical Development Plan; participate in long-range strategic planning as data emerge in the indication • Line management of the Global Clinical Trial Physicians working on the indication: coach and set an example for their roles, ensuring high-quality medical support for the study teams, identify high performers for potential other roles • Real-time oversight of the medical aspects of studies in the indication, including communication to management and study teams as needed • Safeguard harmonization across studies so that communications to external stakeholders (e.g. questions from IRBs, regulatory authorities) are consistent and company efficiency is maintained, in close collaboration with peers and management of different functional groups • Lead indication-level medical advisory boards as appropriate • Help build and maintain a best-in-class group of development medical doctors • Ensure compliance of all studies in the indication

🎯 Requirements

• Medical Doctor; relevant specialty education (immunology experience preferred) • In-depth understanding of end-to-end (Phase I to registration) drug development based on at least 3–5 years of relevant experience in the pharma/biotech industry as well as clinical practice • Clinical development experience in immunology preferred • Excellent English, both written and spoken, as well as the ability to travel • Proven leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment, including leading through influence (without having direct reporting lines) and managing direct reports • Proactive problem solver with strong negotiation skills • Strong communication skills to ensure that study plans and status are transparent, and that risks, issues, and results are clearly communicated to all involved parties

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans • health benefits