Medical Science Liaison, (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

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. 

Join 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 making 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

argenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. We translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. 

For the expansion of our Brazilian team, argenx is looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based expert on argenx’s scientific data, products and trials, responsible for engagement with healthcare providers and other relevant stakeholders at centers across the country. The MSL will represent and reflect argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization developing innovative medicines for patients, and always upholding the highest ethical standards. The MSL is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs, data gaps, areas of collaboration, and sharing insights to enhance patient care. The MSL will work closely with the Medical Affairs team and cross-functionally with all relevant colleagues in argenx, locally and globally.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Expert medical resource and argenx ambassador

• Develop and continuously maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases, products, development plans, and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert
• Build, cultivate, and leverage effective relationships with key external scientific and medical thought leaders, healthcare professionals, and professional organizations to strengthen collaboration and maintain a deep understanding of evolving healthcare trends across the relevant therapeutic landscape
• Support the development and implementation of Strategic Territory Plans to advance Medical Affairs strategy and drive impactful outcomes within and across the territory
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation of argenx policies and procedures.

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, compliantly and in line with medical strategy
• Obtain actionable insights on key interest topics that can be disseminated throughout the organization to drive strategy and focus
• Coordinate the timely and appropriate response to internal and external medical enquiries, 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
• Identify potential high-impact medical research projects and publication opportunities, in line with argenx areas of interest
• Ensure all relevant knowledge, including activities and interactions with important contacts, is systematically captured and disseminated within argenx as appropriate
• Ensure all external interactions are conducted in accordance with argenx objectives, compliance policies and procedures as well as with established legal, regulatory and ethical standards

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.
• Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with investigators and participating clinical study sites, leveraging their involvement in argenx‑sponsored research to enhance scientific engagement, while maintaining deep knowledge of study design to provide accurate, high‑quality scientific support when needed.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated capability to accurately and critically evaluate medical and scientific literature, identifying strengths and limitations of study design and results, interpreting their potential impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes, and translating these insights into actionable recommendations that support Medical Affairs strategy development
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to 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 strategic collaborations with medical experts
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation—in both Portuguese and English, and effective in multicultural and multilingual environments.
• Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within cross‑functional teams and networks
• Agile, adaptable, resilient, and comfortable operating with ambiguity; thrives in a dynamic, complex, fast‑moving, and frequently changing environment
• Project management skills with proactive planning, priority setting, and alignment-building
• Highly outcome‑driven, ambitious, curious, quick to learn, and committed to continuous self‑development and constructive feedback
• Passionate about contributing to and role‑modeling argenx’s corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Scientific, healthcare or medical degrees (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, PA)
• Significant field-based experience in the 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

OTHER

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability for ≥50% travel
• Bilingual

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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