Medical Science Liaison (WA, OR or UT)
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
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.
It is an exciting time of growth forargenxas we strive to achieve our VISION 2030. Vision 2030 is our long-term commitment to transform the treatment of autoimmune diseases by strengthening our leadership in neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) biology investing in our continuous pipeline of differentiated antibody candidates and scaling in a disciplined way to ensure innovationremainscore to theargenxmission. Vision 2030 includes the following goals: 50000 patients globally on treatment with anargenxmedicine 10 labeled indications across all approved assets including VYVGART and potentiallyempasiprubartand ARGX-119 and five new molecules in Phase 3 development.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) a field-based extension of the Medical Affairs team is an expert onargenxsscientific dataproductsand trials andis responsible forengagement with Key Opinion Leaders at academic and community centers including potential and confirmed clinical research sites.
- The MSL willrepresentand reflectargenxsvalues as a science-driven patient-centric organization developing innovative medicines for patients and always upholding the highest ethical standards
- The MSL will support KOL development and advocacy while serving as a strategic field partner with cross-functional colleagues
- The MSL is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest mapping the patient journeyidentifyingunmet medical needs and datagapsand gathering and sharing insights to enhance patient care
- The MSL willidentifyclinical trial sites and opportunities for research work closely with clinical development colleagues to coordinate with external stakeholders support execution of clinical studies and build productive collaborations
This position is remote and will cover the following territory: Oregon Utah Washington Idaho Montana and Alaska
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Expert medical resource andargenxambassador
- Develop and continuouslymaintainthe highest scientific and medicalexpertiseof all relevant diseases products development plans and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert
- Identifyand develop productive collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders other importantcustomersand stakeholders including professional organizations
- Support the development and implementation Strategic Territory Plans to advance Medical Affairs strategy
- Maintaina high levelof knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation ofargenxpolicies and procedures
- Scientific/medical exchange and education and insight generation
- Ensuretimelyand informative scientific/medical exchanges with external stakeholders that accurately reflect scientific data and research objectives
- Deliver high quality scientific/medical education in a variety of settings including related to disease states of interest clinical studies investigational products licensed products and obtain valuable insights that can bedisseminatedthroughout the organization
- Implement Medical Affairs tactics to assess potential new indications including the treating community patient pathways diagnosticpracticesand management
- Coordinate thetimelyandappropriate responseto external Medical Information enquires
- Identifypotential high-impact medical research projects and publication opportunities in line withargenxidentifiedareas of interest
- Attendappropriate local national and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence develop productive collaborationsassistpersonal education ensuring insights are shared withinargenx
- Ensure all external interactions are conductedin accordance withargenxobjectives compliancepoliciesand procedures as well as with established legal and ethical standards
- Ensure all relevant knowledge including activities and interaction with important contacts is systematically captured anddisseminatedwithinargenxas appropriate
- Clinical trial education and support
- In collaboration withargenxclinical development and operations teams:
- Identifypotential investigators and centers for participation in clinical research support feasibilityassessmentsand site initiation and develop andmaintainproductive collaborations
- Conduct training with CRO CRAs and study site staff asrequired
- Develop and execute theoptimalsite contact plan ensuring to build andmaintainproductive collaborations with sites to support clinical research and KOL development and advocacy
- Support the resolution of study issues at a site level
- Escalate any safety reports consistent withargenxpolicy
- Provide insightful feedback to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
- The MSL is not responsible foradvisingsites about detailed study specific procedures or making decisions about clinical study operational issues and should refer these to the relevant colleagues
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ensure a close working relationship with allargenxfunctions including cross-functional field partners
- Support cross-functional teams to ensure operations are patient-focused including rapidly responding to internal and external requests to discuss specific situations and challenges and provide medical affairs support to all stakeholders
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to quickly understand complex disease areas treatments and clinical development plans healthcare landscape hospital systems healthcare professionals and patient journey
- Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts
- Excellent communication skills: verbal written and when giving presentations
- Able to thrive as part of a team and when working independently
- Proventrack recordof delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives
Education Experience and Qualifications:
- Scientifichealthcareor medical degree (PharmD PhD MD DODNP PA)
- 3 years field-based experience in biopharmaceutical industry
- Experience in clinical R&D and/or medical affairs preferred
- Clinical experience in neurology hematology immunology and/or rare diseases is an advantage
- Knowledge of regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals
- Valid drivers license
- Ability for 50% travel
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For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $184000.00 - $253000.00 USD. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined using objective inclusive and job-related criteria such as relevant experience skills demonstrated competencies and internal equity. This means actual pay may differ from the posted range when justified by these factors. Because market conditions evolve pay ranges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to remain aligned with external benchmarks.
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 benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.
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