Associate Director, Professional Relations & Independent Medical Education

Role Summary

Associate Director, Professional Relations & Independent Medical Education (PRIME) at argenx. Develop and execute strategic engagement plans with professional medical societies and associations, support RFP creation, proposal review, grant review committee (GRC), and monitoring of independent medical education initiatives. Bridge external stakeholder engagement with internal medical strategy, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area imperatives and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans with US professional societies and associations.
• Serve as a key liaison between argenx and external medical organizations, fostering collaborative relationships and representing the company at relevant forums and roundtables.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders in Medical Affairs, Publication, and Commercial to ensure cohesive professional society engagement strategies.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of each professional society.
• Track and report on society engagement activities, ensuring alignment with internal goals and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD), Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with relevant work experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on medical education, stakeholder engagement, or professional society relations.
• Demonstrated experience working with professional medical societies and associations.
• Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations governing IME (ACCME, OIG, FDA).
• Willingness to travel within the US and globally as needed.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to synthesize medical and scientific information into actionable strategies.
• Experience in therapeutic areas relevant to argenx’s portfolio is a plus.
• High degree of professionalism and ability to interface with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with grants and funding management systems such as Iqvia, Mondays, MS Office Suite (Excel), Sharepoint, SmartSheet

Education

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD), Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with relevant work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel within the US and globally as needed.