Associate Director, Private Payor Relations and Policy

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. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization.

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. 

argenx is a fast-growing, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapies to improve the lives of people with severe autoimmune diseases. Leveraging our unique antibody engineering technologies and the complementary expertise of our global team, we have built a differentiated pipeline of novel product candidates, tailored from discovery through development to meet specific patient needs. As we expand our therapeutic franchises across neuromuscular, neurology, rheumatology, and nephrology indications, we remain deeply committed to our core values of collaboration, empowerment, humility, innovation, and excellence—always staying science-based, data-driven, and patient-focused.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Access, Government Affairs & Policy, the Associate Director, Private Payor Relations and Policy will lead the development and execution of the argenx stakeholder engagement plan with private payors across Canada. The role will encompass a broad range of market access, policy and communications responsibilities and will be responsible for providing strategic advice to support the overall business in existing and future therapeutic areas. This is an opportunity to combine and develop a range of skills while working with a high-performing team that has a tremendous depth of industry experience. Humility is a key cultural pillar at argenx. We don’t have all the answers – we work together to find them in support of patients and caregivers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of market access and stakeholder engagement plans with third-party payors and PBMs
• Collaborate  and co-create with cross-functional teams (Medical, Patient Advocacy, Communications, Sales and Marketing, Regulatory) to integrate private payors needs and opportunities into the planning process and leverage the broader team to support initiatives
• Represent argenx as the key point of contact with third-party payors, drug plans and industry associations
• Identify and support sponsorship opportunities
• Provide real-time, ongoing support for reimbursement initiatives
• Collaborate and co-create with the access and government affairs team to ensure best practices and opportunities are shared

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience implementing stakeholder work with measurable impact
• Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape, including rare disease policy, HTA processes, and patient access pathways
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across disciplines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences
• Agile, resilient, and collaborative team player
• Passionate about co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• 10-12 years of experience in market access, public policy, patient advocacy and/or external affairs within biotech/pharma
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience working with Canadian third-party payors
• Prior involvement in brand teams or cross-functional strategic planning
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

Other:

• Travel required: ~10%
• Language: English required; French appreciated

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