Efgartigimod (Vyvgart) Commercialization Lead

argenx is a global immunology company developing innovative potential therapies to help improve the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Our global team across Boston, Ghent, Japan, Canada, broader Europe and Emerging markets are committed to living by our values of co-creation , empowerment, humility, innovation and excellence. As we continue to expand our therapeutic franchises, spanning neuromuscular, hematology, dermatology and nephrology, we remain science-based, data-driven and patient-focused. We listen to those we aim to serve, so we can best integrate their goals and aspirations into our work on their behalf. This approach has translated into several unique, community-first initiatives, including MG United, MyRealWorld MG, My MG Sole, and the multi-award-winning docuseries A Mystery to Me, which received a Bronze Lion at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in 2021.  

The Efgartigimod Commercialization Lead is accountable for the global product positioning, strategy and aligning all global commercialization activities for efgartigimod, a pipeline in a product with 3 approved indications, 2 approved formulations and 10+ total indications in development. In this senior leadership role being a key member on the Global Commercialization team, you will collaborate across all domains of expertise, geographies and business units to create and deliver integrated strategic plans to optimize the value of our efgartigimod portfolio.  You will serve as the commercial voice on the asset team and set commercial strategy for the asset.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To act as the Commercial Asset Lead the pipeline-in-a-product, efgartigimod, and its’ related projects: provide strategic leadership to the Efgartigimod Asset Commercialization Team (a multifunctional team of regional-based professionals) specific to life cycle management, product strategy and commercialization activities, to maximize the value of the medicine over its entire lifecycle
• Collaborate across various areas of expertise with key global stakeholders including [but not limited to]: Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Clinical Science, CMC, Global Regulatory, Business Development, and Scientific Communications, to ensure that the pre-launch indication plans are implemented globally and in the key regions and/or affiliates;
• Work closely in collaboration with the Efgartigimod Asset Clinical Development team to ensure strategic alignment of clinical development, pre-commercialization, and manufacturing plans;
• Mobilize the organization to ensure regional launch readiness and implementation of various global launch and/or pre-launch activities;
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the regional General Managers, to consistently ensure that unique market needs and insights are gathered and appropriately addressed for pipeline indications;

• To ensure proper staffing of the Asset Commercialization team and key sub-teams including the VYVGART global marketing and commercial new product planning team for pipeline indications for Vyvgart

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge and proven track record in setting strategy and launching therapeutic innovation in the major pharmaceutical markets; 
• Demonstrated track record in successfully growing commercial franchises: neurology and autoimmune disease, with rare disease expertise preferred;  
• Contributed significantly to successful strategic portfolio development with a breadth of experience across commercial, clinical development, and innovation; 
• Has built a strong external network with a deep understanding of Healthcare Policy  management; 
• Highly organized with the ability to manage complex projects with ambitious milestones in high-pressure circumstances; 
• Has strong analytical and strategic skills, good judgment and is able to make data driven decisions; 
• A sense of urgency inspired by science and exceptional patient focus; 

• Entrepreneurial: constantly learning with a proven track record of pioneering/setting new dimensions based on innovation; 
• Innovative: needs to be at forefront of real-world evidence (RWE), digital, patient engagement, policy thinking. Ability to envision and shape; 
• Collaborative: co-creating innovative solutions with key stakeholders in the internal and external ecosystem; 
• Humble: advanced in personal evolution/maturity to learn and listen from others; 
• Empower: a person who can embrace and further build on successful accomplishment; 
• Leadership and Talent: a proven track record of attracting, developing and mentoring leaders, with the ability to inspire large, diverse and global teams to deliver results by creating a sense of shared purpose and community; 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree is valued; 
• 15 years of experience in marketing and/or relevant commercial experience in the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry
• Experience effectively managing external agency partners, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to effectively implement strategies and programs
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions
• Strong project management, communication, and organization skills
• Agility, proven ability to influence without authority and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to achieve positive results
• Travel : approximately 25%