Associate Director, HCP Marketing

argenx SE; United States; Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Retirement savings plans

Health benefits

Job summary

argenx, a global immunology company, seeks an Associate Director of US HCP Marketing to shape disease‑state education and branded campaigns for VYVGART Hytrulo. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage agencies, and drive KPIs across personal and non‑personal channels in support of the autoimmune myositis launch and broader portfolio.

The role requires 8–10 years in pharma marketing, strong regulatory understanding, and US launch experience.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree (science or business) required; MBA is a plus.
• 8–10 years of marketing and/or relevant commercial experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience managing external agency partners and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment with an ownership mindset.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions.
• Strong project management, communication, and organization skills.
• US launch readiness experience preferred; rheumatology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to disease state education and branded positioning across channels.
• Develop and lead media strategy for unbranded and branded engagement.
• Plan and execute HCP advisory boards and market research to inform messaging.
• Define and monitor KPIs to guide strategy and adjustments.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Collaborate with agencies and internal stakeholders to develop campaigns.
• Represent argenx at industry conferences and engage with key opinion leaders.
• Co‑create with cross‑functional groups to navigate promotional Review processes.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Agency management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI analysis

Strategic communications

Regulatory understanding

Rheumatology knowledge

Launch readiness

Education

BS/BA degree (science or business)

MBA is a plus

Job description

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. argenx is a global immunology company developing therapies for individuals living with autoimmune diseases. argenx is building a world‑class portfolio of biologics in both early and late stages of development. VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod), FDA approved for generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and is being evaluated for additional indications including autoimmune myositis. The Associate Director, US HCP Marketing will play an instrumental role in HCP marketing strategy and execution to support the upcoming VYVGART Hytrulo launch in autoimmune myositis. This is a high‑impact role on a fast‑paced and dynamic program. This role will report to the Senior Director of US HCP Marketing, Rheumatology Lead, and will partner closely with key internal cross‑functional partners and external agencies to plan and implement personal and non‑personal tactics to support autoimmune myositis. In close collaboration with the rest of the HCP Community, this role will support the VYVGART Hytrulo brand strategies with pull‑through to Commercial Field Team, KOL engagement, and National and Regional Congress presence and execution. This is an exciting time to join an innovative, growing team to continue delivering a successful commercial product with a follow‑on indication launch. We seek a marketer who thrives in a nimble, fast‑paced environment, is willing to embrace the challenge, passionate about science, and deeply motivated by delivering value to people living with rare diseases.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the development and execution of disease state education and branded positioning, campaign, and messaging across personal and non‑personal channels. Develop and lead media strategy to drive unbranded and branded engagement across digital and non‑personal channels. Execute HCP Advisory Board and Market Research planning and execution to generate and synthesize relevant customer insights to inform message and tactical evolution. Define, monitor, and evolve KPIs to assess performance and guide strategic adjustments. Execute multiple, simultaneous projects and manage resources to ensure deliverables are on time, on budget, and address business objectives. Engagement with key agency partners, including AOR, P2P, Media in the development and execution of market development and branded campaigns and tactics. Represent argenx at industry conferences and build relationships with key opinion leaders and other key stakeholders. Collaborate and co‑create with multiple functional groups within the organization to effectively navigate the promotional review process, prioritize and ensure timely and compliant development of HCP‑directed tactics.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Education, Experience and Qualifications: The US commercial organization is Boston‑based; this person must be in the office as needed to support key planning and coordination meetings BS/BA degree (science or business degree preferred); MBA is a plus 8–10 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 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. Entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mentality, willingness to roll up sleeves and flexibility to jump in where the business needs dictate Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions Strong project management, communication, and organization skills Experience in rheumatology preferred US launch readiness experience preferred Travel approximately 30% #LI-Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $168,000.00 - $231,000.00 USD. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined using objective, inclusive, and job‑related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies and internal equity. This means actual pay may differ from the posted range when justified by these factors. Because market conditions evolve, pay ranges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to remain aligned with external benchmarks. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans, health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.

Equality and Inclusion

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.

Company Information

argunx is a global immunology company dedicated to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Through our rich pipeline of first‑in‑class therapies, led by VYVGART®, we are accelerating progress toward our bold 2030 vision: to reach 50,000 patients and transform the landscape of autoimmune treatment. Our innovation mission combines with meaningful work and endless opportunities for growth to create once‑in‑a‑career experiences. argonauts work in locations around the globe including Belgium, Boston, Japan and Amsterdam. There’s more to discover at argenx, where our passion inspires bold possibility.