Associate Director Sales & Marketing CHAT

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Associate Director Sales & Marketing CHAT

Apply locations Geneva time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id REQ-2392

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 make 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.

argenx
argenx 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 a Sales & Marketing Associate Director for Switzerland & Austria (CHAT), based in Switzerland.

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

argenx is seeking a dynamic and visionary Sales & Marketing Associate Director to achieve the commercial objectives of Vyvgart in Switzerland & Austria (CHAT), including brand management, promotional activities, and sales activities (with a mix of direct field presence and sales team leadership). The role will focus on both near-term and pipeline assets within the CHAT market. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the success of argenx's groundbreaking pipeline, bringing our life-changing therapies to patients who need them.

The Sales & Marketing Associate Director reports to the Cluster Lead “Benelux, Nordics and CHAT” and partner closely with the Associate Director Medical, CHAT and the EMEA Sales & Marketing Team.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify opportunities to accelerate growth of the brand VYVGART in CHAT, in partnership with the CHAT & EMEA teams

• Lead the development and execution of the marketing strategy and promotional initiatives including omnichannel activities for the brand VYVGART for CHAT, leveraging the strategy & assets developed by the EMEA & CHAT team

• Promote safe and adequate use of our product, in accordance with the product label to ensure that the benefits and long-term value of the product are fully understood and recognized

  • Either directly in selected centers

  • Or by leading, developing and coaching a sales team across Switzerland and Austria

• Achieve commercial objectives:

  • Owning, driving & developing territory and account plans, including customer targeting, in line with country strategy and in partnership with the local Medical Affairs team

  • Achieve pre-launch and post-launch KPIs, including volume targets

• Develop trusted relationships with a portfolio of customers to ensure competitive advantage, after developing a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements

• Ensure sales and marketing efforts maximize returns on assets while achieving the strategic goals within business policies

• Manage and execute local meetings for physicians and other healthcare professionals to support diagnosis and optimal care, in strong collaboration and partnership with the Medical Affairs Team

• Collaborate with global marketing and commercial teams to ensure alignment with overall corporate strategy.

• Monitor market trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory developments to adapt strategies accordingly

• Represent the company at local and national events and congresses

• Conduct business activities to highest ethical standards in accordance with countries code of practice and local laws and regulations

• Prepare and manage the sales and marketing budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation

• Provide regular reporting on performance, forecasting, and market insights to the senior management team.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Marketing: Ability to develop and execute strategic marketing plans aligned with company objectives.

• Market Understanding: In-depth knowledge of the local market, including customer demographics and competitive landscape.

• Digital Marketing: Proficiency in using digital tools to engage with target audiences effectively.

• Team Leadership: Leadership skills to manage and motivate the marketing team, fostering collaboration and achieving targets.

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and optimizing marketing campaigns.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication, tailored to various stakeholders.

• 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, EXPERIEN CE

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech sales and marketing, with a strong track record of success.

• Previous experience working in rare diseases and therapeutic areas that are similar or analogous to those being explored by argenx.

• Well-established, deep network across the industry in Switzerland and Austria and possess competitive and market intelligence.

• Proven marketing acumen, with:

  • with a data-driven and analytical approach to building new businesses

  • hands-on experience in the development and execution of marketing campaigns in Switzerland and Austria.

• First sales leadership experience.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a results-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

OTHER

• Valid driver’s license 

• Field based position with significantly travelling

• Fluency in English and German is required. French and/or Italian is required

About Us

argenx 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.

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