Senior Director, Commercialization Communications & Engagement

argenx US; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

argenx is building a Boston-based communications leadership role to drive the commercialization narrative and align messaging across launches. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into clear communications that energize teams and external stakeholders.

The role focuses on connecting field teams with leadership, shaping communications for new products and indications, and driving organizational change with a bias for action and learning. 35% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in communications, employee engagement or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting high-growth life science organizations and launches.
• Ability to translate strategy and culture into narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercialization narrative, aligning with senior leaders.
• Coordinate messaging across launches with product communications teams.
• Design field engagement to inform and empower field teams.
• Advise leadership on key messages and leadership meetings.
• Develop employee experiences around launches and growth.
• Scale communications across orgs and improve channels and processes.
• Listen to feedback from employees and refine communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

MBA or similar

Tools

AI tools

Employee comm platforms

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.

Your Role

Lead the Commercialization story. Partner with senior leaders to turn business strategy, priorities and milestones into clear, compelling communications that help people understand where we're going and their role in getting there.

Connect communications across launches. Work with Commercialization, Product Communications and launch teams to align messaging, coordinate communications and create meaningful moments that build understanding, readiness and excitement around new products, indications and markets.

Design field engagement. Understand what our field teams need to stay informed, connected and successful. Shape communications and experiences that bring our global field community closer to the business, leadership and one another.

Support leadership priorities. Advise senior Commercialization leaders on communications, key messages, leadership meetings and important business moments. Help leaders create clarity, build trust and engage their teams.

Create meaningful employee experiences. Work with partners to identify opportunities to improve how employees experience key moments, from launches and leadership engagement to organizational change and growth.

Bring the argenx way to life. Help teams experience our entrepreneurial culture and empowered and team-based ways of working as we continue to grow.

Connect teams and priorities. Work across Commercialization, Corporate Affairs, Product Communications, R&D, HR and Digital Technology to bring people together, align efforts and make communications more effective.

Build for scale. Strengthen the approaches, channels and ways of working that help us communicate and engage effectively as the business grows.

Listen, learn and improve. Use feedback and insights from employees and field teams to understand what's working, make improvements and build on what makes a differenc.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in communications, employee engagement, change management, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, or related disciplines.

Experience supporting high-growth life science organizations, commercial launches, business expansion, and organizational transformation.

Proven ability to translate business strategy, scientific innovation, culture, and organizational priorities into clear and compelling narratives.

Experience partnering with senior leaders and serving as a trusted advisor during growth and change.

Experience engaging distributed, field-based, and global employee populations.

Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, connect and influence across teams.

Passion for the future of work, organizational effectiveness, team-based organizations, and technology-enabled employee experiences.

Curiosity and experience leveraging AI, digital tools, and emerging technologies to enhance communications, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a strong bias for action, learning, and continuous improvement.

This role is Boston-based.

Up to 35% travel required, including domestic and occasional international travel.

#LI-Hybrid

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 b