Medical Science Liaison SwitzerlandApply locations: Switzerland - RemoteTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 7 Days AgoJoin argenxAt 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.Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation, and science.About argenxargenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Thanks to colleagues based in Europe, the United States, and Japan, we translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines.For the expansion of our EMEA team, argenx is looking for an experienced Medical Science Liaison in Switzerland.PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTIONThe Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based expert on argenx’s scientific data, products, and trials, responsible for engagement with medical stakeholders at centers across the region but also with patient groups, policymakers, and government payors. The MSL will represent and reflect argenx’s values as a science-driven, patient-centric organization. The MSL is critical in understanding the management of diseases of interest, mapping the patient journey, identifying unmet medical needs, data gaps, and areas of collaboration. The MSL will work closely with the regional team, the EMEA Medical Affairs team, and cross-functionally with all relevant EMEA colleagues. While the focus will be on the region, the function will also support activities and projects across the EMEA region.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExpert medical resource and argenx ambassadorMaintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant diseases and products; be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert.Identify and develop productive relationships and collaborations with all relevant stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and professional organizations in Switzerland.Support the development and implementation of Medical Affairs plans to advance argenx objectives.Support market access activities and any healthcare policy efforts across the country.Help shape the position of argenx in the country.Maintain a high level of knowledge of and appropriately implement current local pharmaceutical regulation and ensure implementation of argenx policies and Website exchange and education, and insight generationEnsure 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, including related to diseases of interest, clinical studies, investigational products, and any future licensed products.Obtain feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization.Coordinate the timely and appropriate response to internal and external Medical Information inquiries, 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.Cross-functional collaborationEnsure 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.SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESEntrepreneurial spirit and ability to achieve results independently and partner with colleagues across functions and geographies.Strong influencing skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and within the company.Ability to quickly understand:complex disease areas, treatments, and clinical development planshealthcare landscape, hospitals, healthcare professionals, patient journeythe broader healthcare policy context including especially market access processes.Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts.Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and when giving presentations.Proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectives.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks.Demonstrated communication skills within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment.Is agile and demonstrates adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, trust-building, and resilience.Derives energy from operating in a dynamic, complex, fast-moving, and frequently changing business environment.Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment.Drives toward outcomes.Ambitious, inquisitive, naturally a quick study, with demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn, self-improve, and develop. This includes being comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a diverse environment.Passionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEScientific, healthcare, or medical degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, PA).Significant field-based experience as MSL in the biopharmaceutical industry in medical affairs is required.Since this role covers all of Switzerland, excellent English, German, and French is required. Knowledge of Italian is an asset.Clinical experience and KOL networks in neurology, immunology, and/or rare diseases are a strong advantage.Knowledge of Swiss regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and the Article 71 process.OTHERValid driver’s license.Ability for ≥50% travel.About Usargenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. Partnering with leading academic researchers through its Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), argenx aims to translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. argenx is evaluating efgartigimod in multiple serious autoimmune diseases. argenx is also advancing several earlier stage experimental medicines within its therapeutic franchises. argenx has offices in Belgium, the United States, Japan, and Switzerland. #J-18808-Ljbffr