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.
The Medical Safety Lead provides strategic medical safety leadership, serving as the single point of contact for all aspects of patient safety. In this role, the Lead is accountable for defining and driving the strategy and approach for communicating safety information across the product(s) lifecycle and projects. Responsibilities include offering expert medical safety contribution and oversight, ensuring comprehensive ownership of safety activities, and leading the assessment of safety data to support informed decision‑making. The role also requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs, as well as external partners including key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies, to align safety communications and ensure the safe and effective use of argenx products. Reports to the Head of Global Patient Safety
Provide strategic medical safety leadership and practical contributions in a cross-functional setting
Participate in cross-functional strategic planning and meetings
Lead and contribute to the safety signal management and benefit risk assessment activities as well as other regular and/or ad-hoc aggregate safety data reviews
Contribute to the development of the overall safety governance structure and activities
Provide safety strategies and deliver accurate, timely and high quality safety contributions for the preparation of relevant sections of regulatory submission documents globally (e.g. ISS, SCS, responses to regulatory authority inquiries)
Contribute to and ensure completeness, accuracy and high quality safety sections of clinical documents (including study protocols, IBs, Clinical Study Reports, or ICFs)
Lead the overall preparation of periodic safety reports (e.g. PSUR, DSUR); provide medical safety content and ensure consistency and quality of these documents
Perform the medical assessment of individual case safety reports (ICSR) when required
Provide medical safety contributions at internal audits and regulatory inspections
Support the development of and updates to GPS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other controlled documents (e.g. work instructions, forms, templates)
Support product(s) safety training and pharmacovigilance awareness activities cross functionally
Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)
Contribute actively to the updates of the safety labelling sections and Core Data Sheets (CDS)
Provide strategic guidance and have oversight on the case processing activities
Partner with Safety Operations on case quality issues, MedDRA coding, and case processing convention
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives
Manage safety physicians as required
Perform other tasks as required to assist in departmental activities
Strong ability to lead, motivate, influence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of pharmacovigilance as applies to safety signal management, safety data review in clinical and post-marketing settings
Knowledge of relevant global pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
Strong scientific and analytic skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Excellent problem-solving skills, with sound autonomy and applied judgment
Relevant computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Fluency in written and spoken English
MD degree or equivalent required
At least 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with at least 7 years in pharmacovigilance/drug safety (global experience is a plus)
Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment, including leading through influence (without having direct reporting lines) and managing complex matrix teams
Experience in clinical practice or in academic medicine is a plus
Working knowledge of relevant pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements and guidance documents
Demonstrated ability to perform medical assessments of safety data from multiple sources
Experience with authoring complex documents and contributing to regulatory submissions
Knowledge of adverse event reporting systems
Experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical development, or medical affairs is a plus
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For applicants in the United States: The annual base salary hiring range for this position is $292,000.00 - $401,500.00 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.
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