Director, Global Commercial Team, Rheumatology

Role Summary

Director, Global Commercial Team, Rheumatology

Role to support (pre)launch efforts in key late-stage rheumatology indications, developing and executing the commercial strategy for one or multiple late-stage assets, and leading integrated global (pre-)launch efforts as part of the Indication Commercialization Team. Role can be virtual or on-site near European or East Coast US hubs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of launch and commercialization strategies, focusing on key global and priority markets/regions.
• Help build an integrated global indication brand strategy that considers short- and long-term brand/franchise impacts, ensuring strong alignment and integration across cross-functional teams, regional and country perspectives.
• Lead the development of comprehensive brand plans and associated key initiatives and ensuring commensurate optimal resource allocation to maximize brand impact
• Lead the insight-driven development of branding, messaging, and market activation strategies to maximize launch impact and sustained commercial success.
• Drive the development of the global launch campaign, co-creating it with key market stakeholders to ensure it is culturally relevant, distinctive, and enduring
• Identify strategic partnerships and collaborations to establish and enhance the brands, and argenx’, market position
• Take ownership of key strategic initiatives as part of the cross-functional Indication Commercialization Team (ICT), responsible for defining the commercial product strategy throughout its lifecycle
• Foster ongoing insights development by collaborating internally and externally, ensuring data-driven decision-making for the brand
• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments to inform brand strategy adjustments
• Represent argenx’ at industry conferences and build relationships with key opinion leaders and other key stakeholders
• Ensure that strategy and business assumptions are executable at in- and above market level and align with corporate priorities and cultural pillars

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 8+ years of marketing experience
• 2+ years of experience in global strategic marketing/commercial roles paired with strong in-market commercial experience
• Global brand launch and commercialization expertise, particularly for pipeline products and late-stage assets with multiple indications
• MBA in business or health sciences or additional education in biology, chemistry, life sciences preferred
• Preferred: Deep understanding of (auto)immune and rare diseases, with experience in Rheumatology or other Immunology areas
• Preferred: Knowledge of legal, regulatory and commercial environment across US, EU, Japan
• Ability to lead and execute integrated, cross-functional commercialization strategies
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and agencies in a matrixed environment
• Strong HCP engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong agency and project management experience
• Analytical skills with the ability to synthesize market insights and make data-driven decisions

Skills

• Strategic brand management
• Global commercialization and market access
• Cross-functional leadership
• Market analysis and data-driven decision-making
• Stakeholder engagement and KOL relationship management
• Campaign development and branding

Education

• Master’s degree required; MBA preferred

Additional Requirements

• Location: virtual or on-site, with proximity to European or East Coast US hubs