Medical Science Liaison

The Medical Research Liaison (MSL) is a field-based expert on argenx’s scientific data, products and trials, responsible for engagement with medical stakeholders at centers across the region but also with patient groups, policy makers and government payors.
_You are located in one of these regions: _
- Sicilia, Puglia, Basilicata or Calabria_- The MSL will represent and reflect argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization.- The MSL is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs, data gaps and areas of collaboration.- The MSL will work closely with the regional team, the EMEA Medical Affairs team and cross-functionally with all relevant EMEA colleagues.- While the focus will be on the region, the function will also support activities and projects across the EMEA region.

Roles and responsibilities

Expert medical resource and argenx ambassador- Maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases and, products; be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert.- Identify and develop productive relationships and collaborations with all relevant stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, professional organization.- Support the development and implementation of Medical Affairs plans to advance argenx objectives.- Support market access activities and any healthcare policy efforts across the region.- Help shape the position of argenx in the region.- Maintain a high level of knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures.- Consistently represents and reflects argenx’ values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization.

Scientific/medical exchange and 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.- Organize and support medical advisory boards- 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.

Cross-functional collaboration- Ensure a close working relationship with all argenx functions.- Support clinical study center identification, feasibilities, etc.- 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 and other relevant decision makers.- Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and when giving presentations.- Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives.- Is digitally savvy, with practical experience of seamlessly engaging with external stakeholders using both real-world and digital/virtual techniques.

Education, experience and qualifications- Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, PA)- Significant field-based experience in a biopharmaceutical industry in medical affairs- Clinical experience in neurology, immunology and/or rare diseases is an advantage- Knowledge of regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals- Fluency in English, both oral and written is an advantage- Valid driver’s license- Ability for 50% travel