argenx is seeking a Medical Safety Lead to provide strategic leadership in patient safety within their expanding biotech company focused on innovative treatments for autoimmune diseases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry
Job Summary
The Medical Safety Lead provides strategic medical safety leadership, serving as the single point of contact for all aspects of patient safety.
Responsibilities include offering expert medical safety contribution and oversight, ensuring comprehensive ownership of safety activities, and leading the assessment of safety data to support informed decision‑making.
The role also requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs, as well as external partners including key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies.
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argenx is seeking a Medical Safety Lead to provide strategic leadership in patient safety within their expanding biotech company focused on innovative treatments for autoimmune diseases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry.
Salary
Base: $292,000.00 - $401,500.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic medical safety leadership
safety signal management
benefit risk assessment
medical assessment of ICSRs
Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)
Nice-to-have
inspire and grow our company
science-based start-up roots
cross-functional strategic planning
leading through influence
intercultural environment
Key Requirements
MD degree or equivalent required
At least 10 years of relevant experience
At least 7 years in pharmacovigilance/drug safety
Global experience is a plus
Experience in clinical practice or academic medicine is a plus