The Director, US Medical Affairs, Empasiprubart/Neuromuscular Pipeline will be an integral part of the US Medical Affairs team involved in the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and tactics for development assets specifically, empasiprubart, with some input on other emerging assets. Reporting to the Head of Neuromuscular Therapeutic Area, this leader will work closely with cross-functionals teams to lead medical strategy/planning. Additionally, the Medical Director will be accountable for developing strong external relationships with top Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Providers to further our mission to improve patient care. Roles and Responsibilities: Medical Strategy: Oversee the development of US Medical strategy and execute tactics that inform and enhance it, including advisory boards, steering committees, and insights collection. This position will be responsible for pre-approval medical education across various channels, launch planning, and evidence generation

Internal Medical Leadership : Create strong networks in Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation, globally, and drive cross-functional working groups to build a US commercialization approach towards launch

Scientific & Medical Expertise: Acquire and continuously maintain excellence with the highest scientific and medical expertise for relevant indications within the neurology therapeutic space with acknowledgement internally and externally as an expert contributor. As a Medical community leader, this person will contribute and assist in delivering relevant training and materials for the broader Medical Affairs teams

External KOL Engagement: Identify and co-create productive collaborations with clinical experts, other important customers and stakeholders

Compliance and Integrity: Ensure all Medical Affairs activities maintain the highest standards, comply with applicable US regulations, argenx policies and procedures, and demonstrate the highest ethical standards

Skills and Competencies: Cross-functional Engagement : Highly collaborative, goal-oriented, results-driven leadership. Proven record of building strong cross-functional relationships and successfully navigating competing priorities

Scientific and Medical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and landscape to develop effective medical affairs strategies. Ability to develop and maintain deep knowledge in complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans. Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts

Key Attributes: proactive, growth mindset, humility, excellence and high emotional intelligence

Education, Experience and Qualifications: Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)

4+ years industry experience working in Medical Affairs; home office medical strategy experience strongly preferred

8+ years biopharmaceutical industry, clinical experience or post-graduate experience required

Experience in neurology, immunology, or rare disease highly desirable

Proficiency in scientific and clinical data review and interpretation

Strong organizational skills

Detailed understanding of US regulations and practices, including related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and product access

This position is a remote US-based role; ability to travel required, up to 40% of time

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