Digital Technology Business Lead - Research

argenx SE; Oost-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 137 500; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

argenx SE in Oost-Vlaanderen is seeking a DT Business Functional Lead - Research to drive strategic technology innovations supporting their research capabilities. This role requires a leader who can create a unified digital technology roadmap and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Life Sciences or Bioinformatics, with over 6 years of relevant experience. A commitment to innovation and agility is crucial as the role involves navigating a dynamic R&D environment.

This position offers a competitive salary range of €100,000.00 - €137,500.00 and participation in incentives programs.

Qualifications

• Senior IT business partnership or technology strategy experience in R&D.
• 6+ years managing complex technology initiatives and digital roadmaps.
• Experience with senior stakeholders in fast-paced R&D organizations.

Responsabilités

• Define priorities for technology partnerships in Research.
• Develop a multi-year digital technology roadmap for Research.
• Govern technology initiatives to shape and realize value.
• Champion a growth mindset in the team.
• Manage complex escalations across the research domain.

Connaissances

Scientific processes in biopharmaceutical R&D lifecycle

Digital technologies and data management

Developing technology roadmaps

Scientific data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Formation

Advanced Degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related fields

Description du poste

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.

DT Business Functional Lead - Research

This role will act as the strategic interface and primary business partner for the end‑to‑end Research capability, from early Discovery and Innovation through Pre‑Clinical and Translational Science. It is accountable for ensuring a unified technology strategy and that the digital roadmap and solutions effectively support the Research capability. The role will drive the innovation agenda and champion co‑creation, translating a diverse range of scientific challenges into a single, cohesive portfolio of high‑impact, data‑driven technology solutions that empower our scientists.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define priorities and manage the direction for the strategic technology partnership with leadership across the entire Research organization (Discovery, Pre‑Clinical, Translational Science).
• Develop, own, and champion a unified, multi‑year digital technology roadmap for Research, applying an innovative mindset to accelerate the scientific lifecycle.
• Govern the consolidated portfolio of technology initiatives for all of Research, from shaping and prioritizing new ideas through to ensuring value realization.
• Provide outcome‑driven leadership, fostering an environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership and initiative.
• Act as a senior technology advisor, translating complex and diverse scientific needs from across the research pipeline into a clear, integrated technology execution plan.
• Ensure all technology solutions are built with high quality and adhere to the appropriate industry standards for data integrity, security, and scientific validation (e.g., GLP, GCP).
• Actively foster relationships and open communication between a wide array of scientific stakeholders, DT teams, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• Champion a growth mindset within the team and with partners, encouraging continuous learning from both successes and failures to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage complex escalations and interdependencies across the research domain, demonstrating resilience and agility to keep high‑impact initiatives moving forward.

Skills & Competencies

• Broad knowledge of the end‑to‑end scientific processes in a biopharmaceutical R&D lifecycle, including early Discovery, Pre‑Clinical Development, and Translational Science.
• Broad understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and data management practices that enable and accelerate pharmaceutical research.
• Skill in developing and executing cohesive, multi‑year technology roadmaps that drive innovation across a diverse scientific landscape.
• Ability to act as a connector, translating complex scientific strategies from multiple domains into a single, actionable, and outcomes‑driven technology portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of scientific data management principles, research informatics platforms, and GxP data integrity requirements (GLP, GCP) in a regulated scientific environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within cross‑functional teams and networks.
• Agile, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, trust‑building, and resilient.
• Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, complex priority setting, and securing alignment.
• Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to a culture driven by co‑creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
• Experience in a senior IT business partnership or technology strategy role with broad exposure across the R&D lifecycle (Discovery, Pre‑Clinical, Translational).
• 6+ years managing a large, complex portfolio of technology initiatives and digital roadmaps that have successfully driven scientific innovation.
• Experience managing relationships with a diverse set of senior stakeholders within a dynamic and fast‑paced R&D organization.
• Occasional international travel required.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary hiring range for this position is €100,000.00 - €137,500.00 EUR. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term and long‑term incentives program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.