Director, US Pricing Operations

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. 

This individual will spearhead pricing activities, drive innovative portfolio-based pricing strategies, and ensure broad market access for products across diverse payer landscape. Their impact spans strategic collaboration, operational execution, and leadership in shaping pricing models that expand patient access, ensure affordability, optimize financial outcomes, and deliver value to both the company and its customers.

Roles And Responsibilities:

Pricing Strategy & Implementation

• Lead pricing initiatives, aligning them with broader portfolio strategies across the Neurology and mid to late-stage portfolio assets
• Ensure alignment with brand, portfolio, and access strategies across therapeutic areas in close collaboration with Global Commercialization Community
• Develop and refine pricing models with emphasis on ASP management across all portfolio assets
• Collaborate with Head of US Contracting Operations by leveraging pricing strategies and innovative contracting strategies to maximize revenue growth through portfolio-based solutions
• Conduct thorough price commitment reviews and affiliation checks to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Conduct customer market research on pricing discussions and insight gathering
• Ensure readiness for upcoming launches by aligning pricing strategies with launch sequencing and market access priorities
• Partner with HEOR teams to integrate evidence into pricing research, insights and decisions

Training, Operational Efficiency & Compliance

• In close collaboration with legal, IST, finance, and Market Access, lead the discussion on the development of pricing strategies
• Ensure all pricing governance processes and approvals adhere to financial policies
• Monitor pricing trend sand customer analytics to drive data-informed decisions
• Establish clear governance processes, SOPs, and playbooks to support pricing operations, actions and ensure audit readiness
• Implement and oversee pricing systems, dashboards, and contract management tools to enable efficiency and transparency

Market Access & Business Development

• Collaborate closely with Commercialization Community, US Finance and US Market access to ensure broad coverage and affordability for pipeline assets
• Collaborate with Finance, with Market Access inputs, to monitor factors contributing to GTN
• Collaborate with leadership on tool development and messaging for payers, pharmacies, and physicians.
• Oversee market access forecasts, dashboard development, and KPI reporting.
• Leverage data and analytics, payer insights, and scenario modelling to inform pricing, contracting, and FTN optimization

Skills And Competencies:

• Proven ability to develop and implement pricing XX strategies that drive revenue growth
• Analytical and strategic mindset; experience with pricing models, data analytics, and contract performance metrics
• Exceptional communication, influence, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior executives
• Demonstrated leadership and learning agility, ability to develop creative solutions, and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of payer and provider reimbursement, formulary placement, XX differences
• Ability to influence across matrixed organizations, including without direct authority
• Motivation, responsiveness, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments
• Capacity to build trusted relationships and drive strategic alignment across teams
• Commitment to compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational rigor to enable launch readiness and in-market optimization
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-changing landscape
• Serve as a core member of the US Market Access Leadership Team

Education, Experience And Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH, MS)
• 8-10 years’ experience in pricing, contracting, or commercial strategy within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or healthcare services, with proven track record supporting launches and lifecycle management
• 5 years’ experience (for Director level) in marketing, pharmaceutical sales, or market access launch, or other relevant commercial experience
• Deep knowledge of payer landscape and reimbursement dynamics, including US payer systems, specialty pharmacy distribution models, and pricing considerations
• Understanding of FTN forecasting and drivers (rebates, chargebacks, discounts, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with Sales, National Accounts, and Senior Leadership on high-impact initiatives
• Experience collaborating with global commercialization community and access teams to ensure alignment across geographies
• Proficiency with GTN forecasting tools, contract management platforms, and data visualization / dashboard systems

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