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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion will be responsible for providing strategic, operational and tactical regulatory advice to internal stakeholders regarding communications about investigational product pipeline assets and approved prescription products ensuring they comply with US laws and regulations and company policies, while supporting achievement of business objectives. Provides regulatory review of advertising and promotional labeling, disease awareness and training materials, new campaigns, and product launch strategies.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as subject matter expert on FDA regulations and OPDP guidance governing promotion and prescription drug/ biologic products and disease awareness activities.
- Participates on multidisciplinary medical, legal and regulatory review team with individual responsibility for the review, risk assessment, and Regulatory decisions regarding product communications.
- Provides regulatory strategic oversight for at least one (1) complex product or therapeutic area/multiple products to help ensure regulatory compliance of promotional and non-promotional materials assigned, including management of Form 2253 submissions.
- Ensures that US Prescribing Information (USPI) is accurately and contextually applied to relevant external communications and changes to USPI are incorporated within a timely manner.
- Monitors and keeps organization abreast on US regulatory promotional environment (e.g., the issuance of new FDA regulations/guidance documents, relevant FDA enforcement action and general awareness of industry practices, including those of competitors).
- Contributes to culture of compliance at argenx by participating as needed in training argenx personnel on promotional, marketing, labeling and advertising regulations and updates.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to maintain collaborative, efficient, and effective working relations with cross-functional argenx teams (commercial, medical, legal and regulatory).
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Understands business goals and common marketing concepts/tools
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity and responsibility
- Shows flexibility and is open to change in a growing, multi-cultural environment
- Capable of strategic thinking and proposing innovative solutions involving regulatory issues, while being a team player who invites response and discussion
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, results-driven, and highly accountable work environment
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - ability to understand complex issues and propose achievable solutions
- Working knowledge of Veeva PromoMats
- While this position is categorized as “remote” it is preferable if candidate is able to attend occasional meetings that may involve overnight stays in Boston, MA
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science or health related discipline (Advanced degree [PhD, MS, PharmD, JD] preferred)
- 6 + years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
- 4+ years of relevant prescription product advertising and promotion review experience. Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry Regulatory Affairs discipline for prescription drugs.
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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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing your application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process please contact us at hr.us@argenx.com. Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.
