Clinical Development Asset Lead, Early Development

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.
Position purpose
The Clinical Development Asset Lead, Early Development, plays a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the clinical strategy for assets in the early phases of development. This position requires a proactive leader who can integrate scientific, medical, and operational insights to drive innovation and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Provide strategic clinical development guidance during early asset development, including TPP, clinical development plans, indication selection, labelling potential, initial assessment of efficacy and safety, and understanding the competitive landscape. Potential Line management of the medical doctors working on the asset: coach and set an example for their roles, ensuring high-quality clinical development support for the Indication and Study Teams, identify high performers for potential other roles, and enhance external client satisfaction by partnering with top academic centers and positioning Argenx as a preferred collaborator. Maximise internal client satisfaction through collaboration with senior management and functional leaders, anticipating needs and being proactive in communication as necessary. Foster cross-functional collaboration to streamline procedures, training, and efficiency across the organization. Build and maintain a high-performing clinical development team.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Medical Doctor; relevant specialty education preferred (pulmonary, immunology, neurology, rheumatology, internal medicine), having acquired an in-depth understanding of global drug development, registration, and commercialization processes based on relevant experience of at least 5 years in the pharma/biotech industry. For this role in depth knowledge of pre-clinical development is preferred.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken, is a must, as well as the ability to travel.
• Proven leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment, including leading through influence ( without having direct reporting lines).
• Pro-active problem solver with negotiation skills
• Must provide clear vision, direction, and purpose for the different development teams, remaining sensitive to the different cultural needs in a global organisation
• Strong communication skills to ensure that project plans and status are transparent, and that risks, issues, and results are clear to all involved parties. A matrix structure requires additional skills in gathering decision information, negotiation, and communicating decisions and action.
• Executes his/her responsibilities with knowledge, accuracy, persistence, resilience and creativity, being an accomplished team player whilst maintaining medical integrity

At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $296, $444,000.00 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.

At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Before you submit your application, CV or any other personal details to us, please review our
argenx Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
to learn more about how argenx B.V. and its affiliates ("argenx") will handle and protect your personal data. If you have any questions or you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Global Privacy Office by email at

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