What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, US Congress Strategy position at argenx?
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 Associate Director, US Congress Strategy will work closely with Medical Affairs sub-teams, Commercial Operations and other key cross-functional stakeholders to provide project management for the strategic planning and execution of medical affairs activities at major US congresses. Additionally, this role will be responsible for content development and execution of industry sponsored scientific symposia funded by argenx, as well as other educational congress booth tactics. This position will report to Head of Integrated Medical Capabilities.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities :
- Lead coordination, planning and execution of all congress-related tactics working closely with Medical Affairs sub-functions (eg, Medical Information, US Field Medical, Operations and Publications) to ensure a comprehensive and impactful presence at major US congresses
- Provide strategic direction on the development and execution of industry sponsored symposia at major US congresses, partnering both with internal and external stakeholders to develop high quality scientific content
- Partner with Medical leads to drive the development of Medical Affairs congress booth content and interactive educational activities
- Lead pre-congress planning sessions and post-congress information sharing meetings for Medical Affairs function
- Responsible for informing internal stakeholders across the organization on Medical Affairs activities at all major congresses
- Liaise with Medical Affairs functions to support the review and management of all requests for sponsorships at major medical conferences, and ensuring alignment of sponsorship level with strategic priorities
- Partner with Head of Medical Affairs, Head of Integrated Medical Capabilities, Medical Affairs Operations, Finance, and all cross-functional stakeholders to develop annual budget to support medical affairs congress sponsorships, symposia, and other activities
Desired Skills and Experience :
Education and Qualifications :
At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing your application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process please contact us at hr.us@argenx.com . Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.
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