Associate Director, Market Access & Policy

argenx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Canada is seeking an Associate Director, Market Access and Stakeholder Relations. The role will involve leading provincial engagement plans, collaborating across functions, and being the key contact with drug plans and policy makers. Candidates should have 10-12 years of experience in market access and public policy, alongside a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Bilingual candidates preferred. Join a driven team dedicated to innovative solutions for patients.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years experience in market access or public policy.
• Experience with Canadian governments and agencies.
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of provincial market access plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as key contact with policy makers.

Skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Experience in stakeholder engagement

Understanding of Canadian healthcare landscape

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Passionate about innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

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.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Access, Government Affairs and Policy, the Associate Director, Market Access and Stakeholder Relations, Ontario and Atlantic Canada will lead the development and execution of the argenx stakeholder engagement plan in Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador and be the central contact with drug plans in those provinces. The role will encompass a broad range of market access, policy and communications responsibilities and will be responsible for providing strategic advice to support the overall business in existing and future therapeutic areas. This is an opportunity to combine and develop a range of skills while working with a high-performing team that has a tremendous depth of industry experience. Humility is a key cultural pillar at argenx. We don’t have all the answers – we work together to find them in support of patients and caregivers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of provincial market access and stakeholder engagement plans in Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador
• Collaborate and co-create with cross-functional teams (Medical, Patient Advocacy, Communications, Sales and Marketing, Regulatory) to integrate provincial needs and opportunities into the planning process and leverage the broader team to support initiatives in the Atlantic provinces
• Represent argenx as the key point of contact with provincial policy makers, drug plans and industry associations
• Identify and support sponsorship opportunities
• Provide real-time, ongoing support for reimbursement initiatives
• Collaborate and co-create with the access and government affairs team to ensure best practices and opportunities are shared

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience implementing stakeholder work with measurable impact
• Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape, including rare disease policy, HTA processes, and patient access pathways
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across disciplines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences
• Agile, resilient, and collaborative team player
• Passionate about co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• 10-12 years experience in market access, public policy, patient advocacy and/or external affairs within biotech/pharma
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience working with Canadian governments and government agencies
• Prior involvement in brand teams or cross-functional strategic planning
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

Other Qualifications

• Travel required: ~30% across Atlantic provinces and to head office, as required
• Language: English required; French appreciated

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