Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

argenx; United States; Remote; USD 164,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

argenx is seeking an Associate Director Regulatory Affairs to lead global regulatory activities, primarily focusing on the US. You will partner across functions to support pre-approval, filing, distribution, and post-approval regulatory actions.

You will drive strategy, influence FDA interactions, and mentor teams. You will shape regulatory documents, coordinate with clinical, legal, quality, PV, and distribution teams, and stay ahead of evolving US regulatory requirements to enable timely

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years regulatory affairs experience in biopharmaceuticals, with 3–5 years in global leadership focusing on FDA.
• PhD or PharmD preferred.
• Experience in rapidly growing pharma organizations is desirable.
• Deep understanding of drug development, orphan drugs, and evolving global regulations.
• Proven ability to coordinate regulatory documents for approvals with FDA.
• Affinity with science and ability to interact with scientists and clinicians.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities is required.
• Strong organization, project management, and leadership in matrix environments.
• Familiarity with digital technologies and AI-enabled regulatory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust US regulatory strategy for assigned projects.
• Provide strategic input for pre- and post-approval activities with a US focus.
• Serve as primary contact with the FDA and lead FDA interactions.
• Lead meetings with the FDA and prepare teams for interactions.
• Oversee preparation of dossier content for INDs, BLAs/NDAs.
• Review submission documents for regulatory compliance.

Skills

FDA liaison

Regulatory strategy

INDs/BLAs/NDAs

Global regulatory

Leadership

Education

PhD or PharmD preferred

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.

The Associate Director Regulatory Affairs is a key member of the global regulatory team. This role serves as a close business partner and facilitator of regulatory activities and is expected to contribute to developing sound regulatory strategies globally. The role will play a critical role across the product life cycle and will be a key advisor and enabler of successful product launches and commercialization. In close collaboration with other functions and the broader regulatory team, this role is responsible for high quality and timely guidance in all areas of the business, from pre-approval activities, to filing, distribution, and post-approval regulatory activities, among others.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of robust US regulatory strategy for assigned projects
• Provide strategic, operational and tactical regulatory input on pre-approval and post-approval activities with a focus on the US and lead/facilitate activities related to regional strategy
• Serve as the primary contact with the FDA
• Lead and/or participate in meetings with the FDA as appropriate and prepare company personnel for interactions with FDA
• Lead and oversee the preparation of dossier content for INDs, BLAs/NDAs
• Perform critical review of submission documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure that responses to FDA questions are handled in a timely manner and in line with the approved product strategy
• Participate in development of labeling documents and negotiation strategies
• Provide input into strategy with respect to clinical study design
• Partner with medical, legal, quality, PV, and distribution teams to ensure regulatory input is provided in a timely matter to support business decisions
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes to the US regulatory landscape
• Monitor the competitive landscape including regulatory precedents, labeling differences and therapeutic area specific issues

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of regulatory affairs experience within biopharmaceutical organizations, of which at least 3-5 years must have been in global leadership roles with a focus on FDA
• PhD or PharmD preferred
• Prior experience working in rapidly growing pharmaceutical organizations is desirable
• A thorough understanding of the drug development process with expertise in orphan drugs, along with knowledge of the developing landscape of regulations and guidelines globally
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the development of critical regulatory documents involved in the approval of medicines with a focus on the FDA
• Affinity with science and ability to interact with scientists and clinicians
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities is required
• Ability to speak and interact with a diverse group of individuals on technical and business topics
• Familiarity with current and emerging regulatory legislation, industry trends, and health care business practices globally
• Highly developed organizational skills and project management skills with demonstrated strengths in strategic planning, delegation, resource allocation, and workload prioritization

• Understanding of digital technologies and AI-enabled environments, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative tools to shape regulatory strategy, drive cross-functional alignment, and support global business objectives

• A clear communicator who can influence stakeholders effectively, both internally and externally, with outstanding presentation, written and verbal communication skills

• You are a connector, building relationships and partnering across the organization to achieve the company goals

• You excel in a fast-paced, results-driven, highly accountable environment

• You are pragmatic, yet creative and innovative and lead while “rolling up your sleeves” to get it done

• You show strong leadership with proven ability to build, motivate and develop a team

• You resonate with the values of argenx and you are ready to drive the Company Culture

• You combine strategic thinking with the ability to execute, both individually and by leading teams (in a matrix environment) to achieve operational excellence in the face of challenging goal

For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $164,000.00 - $225,500.00 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.

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.

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