Global Pricing Director - Germany & Developed Markets

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. 

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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 making a difference for patients and thrive on creating solutions for 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.

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

argenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. As the company continues to expand its portfolio, indications and geographic footprint, pricing strategy and execution will be a critical enabler of sustainable reimbursement, long-term value creation and timely patient access across global markets.

The Global Pricing Director – Germany & Developed Markets will play a pivotal leadership role within the Global Access organization, with responsibility for shaping and driving pricing strategies for upcoming launches, renegotiations and new lifecycle opportunities. This individual will ensure that pricing strategy is not only robust and evidence-based but also translated into clear action plans that enable the organization to move from strategic intent to disciplined execution.

Working closely with Global Market Access, regional and country access teams, commercial, finance, medical affairs, regulatory, supply chain and other cross-functional partners, this role will guide pricing decisions that balance value recognition, patient affordability, commercial objectives, International Reference Pricing considerations and long-term price sustainability.

The role will serve as a strategic partner for launch planning and lifecycle management, ensuring pricing considerations are embedded early, aligned across functions and markets, and managed consistently to support successful launches and sustainable access for patients.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Lead the development of global pricing strategies for upcoming launches, pipeline assets and key lifecycle opportunities across indications, with a focus on Germany & Development Markets (Large European markets, Canada and Australia)

·    Define launch pricing frameworks, price corridors and strategic guidance that support long-term value, sustainable reimbursement and patient access

·    Translate global pricing strategy into actionable plans, pricing policies and implementation guidance for regional and country teams

·    Lead the organization from strategy to action by driving alignment, clarifying trade-offs and ensuring pricing decisions are embedded into launch readiness and execution plans.

·    Partner with country teams to ensure local pricing and reimbursement strategies are aligned with global pricing principles and policies, while reflecting market-specific requirements

·    Assess and mitigate International Reference Pricing risks, launch sequencing implications and cross-market price interdependencies

·    Collaborate with finance and forecasting teams to develop pricing assumptions, scenario analyses and long-term revenue implications for launches and lifecycle decisions

·    Contribute to business cases for launch/reimbursement decisions, market entry decisions and access strategies, factoring in price sustainability, accessible patient populations and external pricing dynamics

·    Monitor the external pricing, reimbursement, policy and competitive environment to identify risks and opportunities that could affect launch success and long-term pricing sustainability

·    Partner with Global Access Community global pricing governance, ensuring timely, transparent and well-documented pricing decisions across relevant leadership forums

·    Partner with Pricing Community to develop and maintain pricing tools, frameworks, guidance and ways of working that strengthen organizational pricing capability and consistency

·    Manage and provide strategic direction to external vendors, consultants and partners, including aligned expectations, project plans, deliverables, timelines and quality standards

·    Build strong cross-functional relationships and act as a trusted pricing advisor to global, regional and country leaders

·    Contribute to the development of argenx pricing capabilities and a collaborative team culture focused on execution excellence, innovation and patient impact

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·    Deep expertise in global pharmaceutical pricing, market access and reimbursement strategy with experience working across HTA markets

·    Proven ability to develop and execute launch pricing strategies for specialty medicines, rare diseases and innovation

·    Strong understanding of International Reference Pricing, launch sequencing, pricing governance and global market dynamics

·    Strategic thinker with the ability to connect long-term vision to practical execution and measurable outcomes

·    Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in a matrixed global organization.

·    Strong analytical capability, with a demonstrated ability to use data, scenarios and structured decision-making to inform pricing recommendations

·    Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex pricing concepts into clear and actionable guidance

·    Ability to operate effectively in a deeply scientific, dynamic and fast-moving environment with high levels of ambiguity and change

·    Demonstrated project management skills, including proactive planning, prioritization, risk management and follow-through

·    Collaborative leadership style with a strong ability to build trust across cultures, functions and geographies.

·    High learning agility, intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement

·    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, EXPERIENCE

·    10+ years of relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience

·    8+ years of global pricing, market access and reimbursement experience

·    Strong understanding of the German market access environment strongly preferred

·    Demonstrated experience leading or materially contributing to pricing strategy for global product launches

·    Experience in rare disease, specialty care, immunology or other highly specialized therapeutic areas strongly preferred

·    Proven track record of influencing strategic decisions and delivering pricing recommendations across major markets.

·    Advanced graduate level training in the natural sciences, medicine, business, finance, health economics, public policy or a related field preferred.

OTHER

·    Regular international travel required.

·    Fluent English language required; additional languages are a plus.

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Note: The recruiter will share the locally applicable annual base salary hiring range, provided in your country’s currency, during the recruitment process. This information will reflect market conditions, role scope, and internal guidelines specific to your location.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.

The hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. argenx may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.

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