Director, Market Access

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. 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.PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTIONThe Market Access & Government Affairs function enables the company to successfully launch, protect, and expand its portfolio, balancing business objectives with long‐term value creation for patients, healthcare systems, and society.The purpose of the Market Access & Government Affairs function is to ensure timely, equitable, and sustainable patient access to innovative therapies by shaping and executing pricing, reimbursement, access, and public policy strategies aligned with healthcare system priorities and societal needs.The function acts as a strategic bridge between innovation, healthcare systems, and public institutions, translating clinical, economic, and societal value into credible, policy‐relevant solutions that support informed decision‐making by payers, regulators, and policymakers.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDefine and lead the national Market Access strategy in alignment with global and regional priorities, ensuring timely and sustainable patient access to innovative therapiesAct as the national reference point for pricing, reimbursement, access pathways, and health policy mattersTranslate global value strategies into country‐specific access plans, reflecting local healthcare system dynamicsLead pricing and reimbursement negotiations with national authorities (e.g. HTA bodies, payers, ministries)Oversee HTA submissions, value dossiers, and economic evaluations to support access decisionsDevelop and implement innovative pricing and contracting solutions (e.g. managed entry agreements, value‐based models, indication‐based pricing)Drive product access and influence inclusion in treatment algorithms/protocols/formularies and coverage policiesProvide pharma value proposition and pharma‐economic information required by national and regional stakeholdersWork with an innovative approach to succeed with the "pipeline in a product" market access approach at national levelCo‐create with global market access to adapt the strategy and tools for P&R (value dossier, cost‐effectiveness models, patient funnels, budget impact models,...)Lead corporate communication and the establishment of a Government Affairs function in ItalyUnderstand the policy environment – threats and opportunities – and define the appropriate scope of individuals and government bodies that argenx Italy should engage withDefine appropriate scope of influence and map institutional bodies and actorsDesign engagement strategy with government bodies and officials as well as related stakeholders and trade associations that will promote and support our commitment to improving patients' life as an innovative, research‐ and patient focused companyMonitor and report on health policy developments that may impact operating environment and strategic objectivesDevelop and implement health policy strategies in with cross‐functional Italian and international colleaguesBuild and maintain a network of health policy opinion leaders, influencers, and decision‐makers to engage on topics relevant to argenxAble to work cross‐functionally adopting a holistic perspectiveSKILLS AND COMPETENCIESEnsures effective relationships with key target audiences in order to create high‐level partnerships with health authoritiesEffectively remove barriers in critical settingsExcellence understanding of P&R processes and requirementsWorks in accordance with argenx policies and in line with business objectivesAbility to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross‐functional teams and networksDemonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignmentAmbitious, inquisitive naturally, a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self‐improve and develop. Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co‐creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humilityDemonstrable experience in defining and implementing strategies that have shaped patient advocacy, public relations, and government affairs/policy mattersProven record of accomplishment in developing key external relationships from the ground and building lasting partnerships with stakeholders and organizations, preferably in direct connection with Italian Health Authorities, National Agencies, Policy Makers, etc.OTHERGood knowledge of English.V. and its affiliates ("argenx") will handle and protect your personal data.