Director, Global Marketing

Join argenx 
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 GLOBAL Commercialization team, argenx is looking for a Director, Global Marketing Myasthenia Gravis (MG). 

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION  

The Director, Global Marketing is responsible for supporting the Myasthenia Gravis (MG) portfolio strategies, leading strategy development and execution of global promotional campaigns, disease state awareness campaigns, messaging platforms and brand planning across key markets for the MG portfolio. 

This role will report to the Global MG Portfolio Commercial Lead. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead the development and execution of disease state strategy, messaging, and tactics to ensure optimized market development prior and after launch for new indications, in partnership with key internal stakeholders 

• Lead the development and execution of the branded efgartigimod strategy and message platforms for new indications, as well as core promotional materials for existing and new indications, in partnership with key internal stakeholders 

• Develop and maintain relationships with country and regional marketing teams and maintain appropriate knowledge with these customer markets 

• Partner with market research and regions to validate insights to develop, strengthen and advance messaging and campaigns 

• Identify commercial business risks or critical issues and recommend customized strategies to mitigate, in partnership with regional leadership 

• Support the MG indication development team with life-cycle management initiatives, providing key commercial insights and input in coordination with local and regional teams 

• Identify opportunities to maximize execution synergies across indications, regions, and internal functions and teams 

• Lead annual brand planning process 

• Develop and manage the global marketing budget necessary to support the various activities and requirements 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES  

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage, influence, integrate, and develop across teams and global markets 

• Proven success developing marketing campaigns, messaging and leading transformation through strategic initiatives 

• Broad product-commercialization/marketing acumen including demand generation, market segmentation, digital marketing, strategy development and competitor assessment 

• Critical thinking including observation, analysis, being able to succinctly articulate a problem and identify a solution 

• Relentless business and commercial acuity with the ability to recommend how to deliver results through customer-centric innovative marketing channels via a commercial strategy 

• Highly organized and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and an autonomous way, while bringing key stakeholders along 

• Ability to navigate uncertainty, to adapt to unstructured and uncertain situations, and to make decisions with incomplete data 

• A sense of urgency and a passion for helping patients and their communities 

• 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 

• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, or MD) preferred 

• BS/BA degree (science or business degree preferred); MBA preferred 

• 8 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 

• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions 

• Strong project management, communication, and organization skills 

• 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 

• Launch readiness experience preferred 

• Global marketing experience is a plus; marketing experience in a major global pharmaceutical market/region (e.g., US, EU) a plus 

• Commercial experience in startup environment a plus 

• Travel: approximately 25%