Medical Science Liaison Nordic

MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON FOR ARGENX

Inizio Engage Nordic is partnering with argenx to recruit a Medical Science Liaison to support and further develop argenx’s midsize markets across the Nordic region.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, science-driven organization and play a pivotal role in advancing care for patients with rare autoimmune diseases. For this role, you will be employed by Inizio Engage Nordic and work fully embedded within the argenx organization.

ABOUT 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. We offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.

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. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based expert on argenx’s scientific data, products and trials, responsible for engagement with medical stakeholders at centres across the region but also with patient groups, policy makers and regional payors. The Medical Science Liaison will represent and reflect argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization. The role is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs, data gaps and areas of collaboration.  They will work closely with the regional team, the international Medical Affairs team and cross-functionally with all relevant international colleagues.  While the focus will be on the Nordic region, the function will also support activities and projects across the international region.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expert medical resource and argenx ambassador.
• Maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases and products; acknowledged internally and externally as an expert. 
• Identify and develop productive relationships and collaborations with all relevant stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, professional organizations in Nordics.
• Support the development and lead the implementation of Medical Affairs plans to advance argenx objectives.
• Support market access activities and any healthcare policy efforts across the country.
• Help shape the positioning of argenx in the Nordic countries.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures.
• Location of the role is flexible within the Nordics. You may be based in any Nordic country, if you can travel efficiently across the region.

Scientific/medical exchange, education and insight generation

• Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with external stakeholders that accurately reflect scientific data.
• Deliver high quality scientific/medical education in a variety of settings, including related to diseases of interest, clinical studies, investigational products and any future licensed products.
• Obtain feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization.
• Coordinate the timely and appropriate response to internal and external Medical Information enquires, utilizing argenx medical information resources and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Attend appropriate local, national and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, develop productive collaborations, engage in scientific exchange and ensure insights are shared within argenx.
• Set the strategy and lead the execution of Medical Meetings and KOL Engagements.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Ensure a close working relationship with all argenx functions.
• 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 

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability both achieve results independently and partner with colleagues across functions and geographies.
• Strong influencing skills to be able to engage effectively with stakeholders and within the company.
• Ability to quickly understand complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans, healthcare landscape, hospitals, healthcare professionals, patient journey, the broader healthcare policy context including especially market access processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and when giving presentations.
• Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks.
• Demonstrated communication skills, within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment.
• 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, priority setting, and securing alignment.
• Drives toward outcomes.
• Ambitious, inquisitive naturally, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment.
• 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

• Advanced scientific, healthcare or medical degree (MSc, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Significant field-based experience in a biopharmaceutical industry in medical affairs.
• Besides English, command of one or more Nordic language is a significant plus.
• Clinical experience and KOL networks in neurology, immunology and/or rare diseases are a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Nordic regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals.

OTHER

• Valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% across the Nordic region, with additional international travel for meetings and congresses
• Initial fixed-term contract, with the intention to continue the role for the right individual.

About Inizio Engage

Inizio Engage (formerly Ashfield) is a trusted partner in life sciences recruitment and patient solutions. With more than 12,000 professionals worldwide and a strong presence across the Nordics, we support leading healthcare companies by connecting them with exceptional talent and delivering solutions that meet their evolving organizational needs.

Applying

If this opportunity resonates with you, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your application via our recruitment portal as soon as possible, as candidates are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please, note that for information security and reporting purposes we don´t accept applications via email.