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We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.\nPurpose of the Function\nThe Associate Director Ethics & Compliance is a key member of our globally operating Ethics & Compliance team who will mainly support our commercial and medical operations in the European Region incl. Australia and Canada. This is an opportunity to further develop a best-in-class compliance program by role modelling the business partnership with all functions within argenx. In this role you will be a key advisor across the product life cycle and an enabler of successful product launches and commercialisation at a regional and country level. The responsibilities will include advising on key projects and day to day activities, developing policies or other written standards and training materials incl. providing trainings in the countries, supporting with auditing and performing monitoring activities and other general compliance activities and specifically fostering the strong ethical culture of argenx.\nRoles & Responsibilities\nIn close collaboration with the Ethics & Compliance colleagues, this role is responsible for high quality and timely guidance in all areas of the business, customer facing activities, and country specific compliance issues. The role will actively lead and contribute to compliance projects, issues, and priorities across the Global Legal and Compliance function.\nYour primary areas of focus are:\nAdvise the business functions regarding compliance and continue to evolve the Global Ethics & Compliance program in the region and ensure that it is consistent with the values and principles of the organisation, fit for purpose and complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements\nServing as an advisor to regional and local commercial and medical teams to provide compliance-based input and direction across product portfolio\nReview and advise on interactions with patients/Patient Organisations, healthcare professionals, institutions, payors, regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders\nDraft and implement appropriate policies, procedures and guidance, in collaboration with the Head of Ethics & Compliance DM & Germany, Legal and other Ethics & Compliance colleagues, to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and codes applicable in the respective countries and region (excluding cGMP, cGCP and other GxP guidelines)\nSupport adherence to transparency reporting requirements and reporting obligations where required\nConduct or assist in compliance-related investigations and other allegations of misconduct, as required\nPrepare and deliver Ethics & Compliance training and education to the organisation incl. field-based employees to ensure understanding of employee responsibilities and overall Ethics & Compliance framework, as well as related policies and procedures\nFoster the strong ethical culture of argenx\nOther duties as assigned\nSkills & Competencies\nRegional experience with launching new products and/or new indications, healthcare compliance systems, training employees, engagement of healthcare professionals and transparency are all essential\nTeam-player, able to work well with others and communicate with cross-functional colleagues and senior leadership \nStrong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; a collaborator who communicates in an open, clear, complete, timely and consistent manner in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual global environment.\nShows flexibility and is open to change in a growing, multi-cultural environment; strong motivation and ability to champion a comprehensive compliance program that is integrated well with the company’s business and culture\nAble to innovate, analyse and solve problems with minimal supervisory input, anticipating and identifying Ethics & Compliance and other business risks; capable of strategic thinking and proposing innovative solutions to compliance-related challenges \nSolid understanding of business goals and legal, compliance and regulatory landscape in Europe\nHigh degree of personal, professional and corporate ethics, integrity and responsibility \nAmbitious, 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\nPassionate and prepared to lead and contribute to our culture, which is driven by our corporate values of co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility\nEducation & Experience\n4-7 years of regional biopharmaceutical industry experience in a relevant compliance function, with extensive experience within a commercial stage pharmaceutical or biotech company \nLegal degree preferred, other relevant accreditations or degrees considered \nFluent in English; other language skills (Italian, Spanish, French or German) preferred \nRegional Experience with launching new products and/or new indications, healthcare compliance systems, training employees, engagement of healthcare professionals and transparency are all essential \nExpertise in the areas of European corporate commercial healthcare law and regulation related to the development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products \nRegional Experience in specialty markets, particularly rare diseases, preferred\nExpertise in the relevant industry codes and guidelines \nTravel 25-30%\n\n\nNote: 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.\nThis job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.\nThe 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.\nAt argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nBefore you submit your application, CV or any other personal details to us, please review our argenx Privacy Notice for Job Applicants to learn more about how argenx B.V. and its affiliates (“argenx”) will handle and protect your personal data. 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