Medical Director, Australia

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argenx
argenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. 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 team, argenx is looking for a Medical Director, Australia

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

The Director Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation (MAEG), Australia 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. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 D Developed Markets 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  

  • Gather actionable insights and disseminate throughout the organisation 

  • 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   

• Support argenx clinical development and operations teams to execute argenx studies 

• Manage requests for pre-approval access to argenx products  

• 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 

• Ensure all relevant knowledge, including activities and interaction with important contacts is systematically captured and disseminated within argenx as appropriate 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• 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  

• Deep knowledge of relevant regulations and practices  

• Proven knowledge of regional market access procedures and requirements 

• Able to identify and build business cases for required capabilities and resources 

• Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts and networks  

• Ability to understand complex disease areas and healthcare systems 

• Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives  

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and when giving presentations  

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks

• Demonstrated communication skills, within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment

• Is agile and demonstrates adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience

• Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment

• Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment

• Drives toward outcomes

• Ambitious, inquisitive naturally, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment.

• Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Medical, pharmaceutical or high-level scientific degree (MD, PhD preferred) 

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical industry, including launch experience   

• Prior Country Medical Director experience is an advantage but is not a requirement 

• Experience working in complex disease areas and across therapeutic areas/products; prior experience in rare diseases is an advantage 

• Experience working with and influencing European/global functions and leadership 

• Clinical experience in neurology, immunology, and/or rare diseases is an advantage 

• Experience in haematology or dermatology is an advantage 

OTHER

• Valid driver’s license 

• Ability for frequent travel as required