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.
argenx is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company that is creating and developing a pipeline of differentiated antibody therapeutics. Our unique SIMPLE Antibody platform and suite of Fc engineering technologies combined with the complementary expertise of our people enabled us to build a clinical-stage portfolio of novel product candidates tailored from discovery through development to address patient needs. To further strengthen our TechOps team we are looking for an experienced and motivated Alliance Manager TechOps.
Purpose of the Role
The Alliance Manager TechOps is a strategic leader and culture builder accountable for architecting and executing the partnership agenda at argenx. This role drives company-level impact by aligning partnerships with Vision 2030 scaling readiness and fostering a unified innovative and empowered partnership culturethe argenx way.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership Leadership: Architect and lead the partnership portfolio ensuring alignment with company strategy and readiness for scale. Proactively shape which partnerships matter most how they are governed and how they contribute to long-term company goals.
- Alliance Leadership Community: Build and sustain the Alliance Leadership Community embedding partnership excellence into onboarding training and leadership development. Launch foundational training create case studies and lead partnership labs to share best practices and lessons learned.
- Connector Across Functions: Serve as a central connector and trusted liaison between TechOps Quality Finance and Business Development teams. Facilitate seamless communication alignment and collaboration across these functions to ensure that partnership objectives are fully integrated into operational quality financial and strategic decision-making.
- Champion the argenx Way of Partnering: Model and promote empowerment co-ownership transparent communication and collaborative decision-making. Ensure that both internal teams and external partners are empowered to innovate challenge the status quo and deliver excellence together.
- Governance and Integration: Develop and implement governance structures that maximize integration and value creation across the partnership ecosystem. Actively drive the creation of joint governance structures and integration opportunities with key partners.
- Celebrating Success and Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to celebrate partnership successes share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Foster a culture of shared achievement and recognition.
- Innovation Ecosystem: Create a dynamic innovation ecosystem by inviting partners to share knowledge and innovative approaches and dedicating time for joint review of progress insights and feedback.
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic vision and systems thinking
- Change leadership and culture building
- Advanced stakeholder management and influence
- Innovation facilitation and ecosystem development
- Data-driven portfolio management
- Strong understanding of the drug development process especially in Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and matrixed organization
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Education Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors or advanced degree in a relevant scientific or business field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in alliance management or a related role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Proven track record of successfully managing strategic partnerships or collaborations with external organizations.
Offer:
- A competitive salary package with extensive benefits
- A work environment in a human-sized dynamic and rapidly growing biotech company
Apply:
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