Medical Advisor Italy

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At argenx, we build our culture from the collective power of the team and the knowledge that together, we are better. If you are entrepreneurial, curious and committed to make a difference for patients and thrive on creating solutions for rare autoimmune diseases, then argenx is for you.
Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.

argenx
argenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Thanks to colleagues based in Europe, the United States and Japan, we translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. 

For the expansion of our EMEA team, argenx is looking for a Medical Advisor for Italy

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

As a Country Medical Advisor at argenx, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by providing medical and scientific expertise for our pipeline of innovative therapeutics. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, medicine, and business, and contribute to the development and launch of cutting-edge treatments that have the potential to transform the lives of patients.

• The Medical Advisor is an internal and external expert in relevant disease areas and argenx products, including clinical data, real-world use, both current and future therapeutic indications and competitive environment.

• Understands the management of relevant diseases, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs, data gaps and areas of clinical collaboration. 

• Builds valued and trusted relationships with the healthcare community through external engagement, projects and other collaboration opportunities.

• Actively contributes to cross-functional brand planning and development of innovative Medical Affairs Plans and MSL-led activities using their extensive knowledge of disease area, data and competitor environment.

• Works closely with the EMEA Regional and Medical Affairs team and cross-functionally with relevant EMEA colleagues, and may also support activities and projects across the EMEA region

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP

• Maintains the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases and products with focus on dysimmune neuropathies.

• Is acknowledged internally and externally as a subject matter expert. 

• Delivers non-product, non-promotional communications and education regarding argenx areas of therapeutic interest.

• Responds reactively to unsolicited individual enquiries from HCPs or other relevant stakeholders, on both approved and non-approved products.

• Engages in legitimate exchange of medical and scientific information during the development of a medicine.

• Delivers high quality scientific/medical education in a variety of settings, including related to diseases of interest, clinical studies, investigational products and any future licensed products.

INSIGHT GENERATION

• Gathers clinical and scientific feedback from external stakeholders that can be disseminated throughout the organization for the purpose of improving argenx products and services.

• Engages in legitimate information and opinion gathering from groups such as medical experts/thought leaders during the development of a medicine.

• Coordinates the timely and appropriate response to internal and external Medical Information enquires, utilizing argenx medical information resources and in-line with regulatory requirements.

• Attends appropriate local, national and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, develop productive collaborations, engage in scientific exchange and ensure insights are shared within argenx.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Understands complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans

• Has a strong track-record of developing and delivering strategic and compliant field medical plans.

• Is digitally savvy, with practical experience of excel, power point and digital analysis tools

• Seamlessly engaging with external stakeholders using both real-world and digital/virtual techniques.

• Developing and launching digital projects to support the healthcare community.

• Has a positive mindset and approach to the importance of meaningful quantitative and qualitative value and impact measures

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks

• Demonstrated communication skills, within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment

• Is agile and demonstrates adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience

• Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment

• Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment

• Drives toward outcomes

• Ambitious, inquisitive naturally, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment

• Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Scientific, healthcare or medical degree.

• 3+ years of experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

• Previous experience in immunology and/or neurology is an advantage

• Previous launch experience is an advantage

• Knowledge of local healthcare regulations and compliance standards.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinking and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Passion for medical innovation and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

OTHER

• Good knowledge of oral and written English, fluent in Italian

• One in-office meeting per week in Milan

• Willing to travel within the country