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.
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At argenx, we build our culture from the collective power of the team and the knowledge that together, we are better. If you are entrepreneurial, curious and committed to make a difference for patients and thrive on creating solutions for rare autoimmune diseases, then argenx is for you.
Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.
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 German Market Access team, argenx is looking for a Senior Manager / Associate Director Market Access

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of German health care system, AMNOG process and requirements, payer needs, decision-making approaches, and German reimbursement stakeholders and influencers.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and to work within a deeply scientific environment; exceptional learning agility, demonstrated by advancement in prior roles/companies.
• Experience working within launch and commercialization teams for innovative therapies in Germany.
• Strategic thinking and excellent analytical skills.
• Hands-On mentality and willingness to take leadership.
• First-rate analytical ability, with a penchant for using data to inform decision-making.
• 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 .
• Agility and demonstrated 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

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma.
• 3+ years Market Access & Pricing experience, specifically involving product launches in Germany
• Advanced graduate level training in the natural sciences, medicine, business, engineering, or finance required.
• Fluency in German and English

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

The Senior Manager / Associate Director Market Access Germany is responsible for supporting market access at the national level and managing product value from a German Market Access perspective, with particular attention to the (early) pipeline. This role collaborates with external stakeholders and acts as an internal partner for Market Access International, Commercial, Medical, Legal and Regulatory functions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan market access and reimbursement strategies for product launches, indication expansions, and lifecycle management.
• Evaluate pipeline indications with respect to German Market Access requirements and impact on price. Provide input to clinical development to ensure optimal reimbursement and launch readiness.
• Contribute to price negotiations by analyzing potential pricing scenarios.
• Ensure pricing analysis and modelling of argenx products and competitors, input into global pricing data bases.
• Establish and maintain personal relationships with selected payers, advisors, key opinion leaders and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of HEOR analyses, working in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams in medical affairs.
• Monitor and analyze healthcare policy to identify access opportunities and risks.