Senior Manager, Launch Excellence

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 Senior Manager, Launch Excellence will support the development and execution of launch readiness projects for argenx. This role involves project planning, launch strategy execution, and vendor and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will work closely with the launch excellence team, indication teams, and external partners to generate actionable recommendations that help guide the organization’s launch success and overall strategy.

This is an exciting time to join an enthusiastic, innovative, and growing team as argenx executes on Vision 2030. We seek a launch leader who thrives in a nimble, fast-paced environment, is willing to embrace the challenge, passionate about science, and deeply motivated by delivering value to people living with rare diseases.

Roles and Responsibilities

Launch Planning and Execution

• Lead the design, implementation, and execution of launch readiness plans, including cross-functional launch workshops and scenario planning.

• Develop tools for launch tracking and performance measurement, including dashboards and scorecards.

• Collect, organize, and analyze launch data to identify readiness gaps, stakeholder needs, and competitive launch dynamics for relevant indications.

Reporting and Presentation

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing key launch milestones, risks, and recommendations.

• Collaborate with the Launch Excellence Team to deliver updates and insights to cross-functional internal stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, medical, analytics, training, market access and field teams) to align launch activities with business strategies and objectives.

• Lead or participate in cross-functional launch readiness workstream teams to ensure alignment across launch-critical functions.

• Oversee material management milestones, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of promotional and medical assets.

Project Management

• Manage project timelines, and progress, ensuring that launch deliverables are completed on schedule utilizing project management tools and systems.

• Maintain a structured filing system for launch documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for team members.

• Develop and maintain standardized dashboards to track performance and compliance metrics.

• Leverage insights from reporting to drive continuous improvement in launch processes.

Organizational Excellence

• Contribute to an innovative culture that strives for out-of-the-box thinking and creative approaches to launch excellence utilizing best practices and new tools.

• Seek opportunities to co-create with internal and external stakeholders in efforts to achieve launch excellence.

• This role is critical to ensuring Launch Excellence continues to drive seamless integration of new technologies.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in product launch readiness and execution.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory environments.

• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in project management tools that can be adapted into presentations and key summaries.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify key insights from launch data and activities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptive and motivated to execute efficiently.

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• BA or BS, Advanced Degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in launch excellence, product launch, or project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related industries.

• Experience with cross-functional launch planning and execution.

• Familiarity with leading pharma industry launch tools, vendors, and best practices.

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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.

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