Digital Technology Business Lead Research

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.

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 international DT Research team argenx is looking for a DT Business Functional Lead - Research

Purpose of the Function

This role will act as the strategic interface and primary business partner for the end-to-end Research capability from early Discovery and Innovation through Pre-Clinical and Translational is accountable for ensuring a unified technology strategyand that the digital roadmap and solutions effectively support the Research capability. This role will drive the innovation agenda and champion co-creation translating a diverse range of scientific challenges into a single cohesive portfolio of high-impact data-driven technology solutions that empower our scientists.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define priorities and manage the direction for the strategic technology partnership with leadership across the entire Research organization (Discovery Pre-Clinical Translational Science).

• Develop own and champion a unified multi-year digital technology roadmap for Research applying an innovative mindset to accelerate the scientific lifecycle.

• Govern the consolidated portfolio of technology initiatives for all of Research from shaping and prioritizing new ideas through to ensuring value realization.

• Provide outcome-driven leadership fostering an environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership and initiative.

• Act as a senior technology advisor translating complex and diverse scientific needs from across the research pipeline into a clear integrated technology execution plan.

• Ensure all technology solutions are built with high quality and adhere to the appropriate industry standards for data integrity security and scientific validation (e.g. GLP GCP).

• Actively foster relationships and open communication between a wide array of scientific stakeholders DT teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.

• Champion a growth mindset within the team and with partners encouraging continuous learning from both successes and failures to drive continuous improvement.

• Manage complex escalations and interdependencies across the research domain demonstrating resilience and agility to keep high-impact initiatives moving forward.

Skills and Competencies

• Broad knowledge of the end-to-end scientific processes in a biopharmaceutical R&D lifecycle including early Discovery (target identification lead identification and selection) Pre-Clinical Development (CMC toxicology) and Translational Science (biomarkers early clinical data) is a understanding of digital technologies platforms and data management practices that enable and accelerate pharmaceutical research.

• Skilled in developing and executing cohesive multi-year technology roadmaps that drive innovation across a diverse scientific landscape.

• Ability to act as a connector translating complex scientific strategies from multiple domains into a single actionable and outcomes-driven technology portfolio.

• Expert knowledge of scientific data management principles research informatics platforms and GxP data integrity requirements (GLP GCP) in a regulated scientific environment.

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

• 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 complex priority setting and securing alignment.

• 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 & Qualifications

• Advanced Degree inLife Sciences BioInformatics or related fields.

• Experience in a senior IT business partnership or technology strategy role with broad exposure across the R&D lifecycle (Discovery Pre-Clinical Translational). 6 Years.

• Experience owning and delivering a large complex portfolio of technology initiatives and digital roadmaps that have successfully driven scientific innovation.

• Experience managing relationships with a diverse set of senior stakeholders within a dynamic and fast-paced R&D organization.

Other

Role requires occasional international travel

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.

The hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity prior education and experience job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. argenx may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.

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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