Head of Market Access, Value & Government Affairs, Italy

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. 

PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

The Market Access & Government Affairs function enables the company to successfully launch, protect, and expand its portfolio, balancing business objectives with long-term value creation for patients, healthcare systems, and society.

The purpose of the Market Access & Government Affairs function is to ensure timely, equitable, and sustainable patient access to innovative therapies by shaping and executing pricing, reimbursement, access, and public policy strategies aligned with healthcare system priorities and societal needs.

The function acts as a strategic bridge between innovation, healthcare systems, and public institutions, translating clinical, economic, and societal value into credible, policy-relevant solutions that support informed decision-making by payers, regulators, and policymakers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and lead the national Market Access strategy in alignment with global and regional priorities, ensuring timely and sustainable patient access to innovative therapies

• Act as the national reference point for pricing, reimbursement, access pathways, and health policy matters

• Translate global value strategies into country-specific access plans, reflecting local healthcare system dynamics

• Lead pricing and reimbursement negotiations with national authorities (e.g. HTA bodies, payers, ministries)

• Oversee HTA submissions, value dossiers, and economic evaluations to support access decisions

• Develop and implement innovative pricing and contracting solutions (e.g. managed entry agreements, value-based models, indication-based pricing).

• Drive product access and influence inclusion in treatment algorithms/protocols/formularies and coverage policies

• Provide pharma value proposition and pharma-economic information required by national and regional stakeholders

• Work with an innovative approach to succeed with the “pipeline in a product” market access approach at national level

• Co-create with global market access to adapt the strategy and tools for P&R (value dossier, coste-effectiveness models, patient funnels, budget impact models,…)

• Lead corporate communication and the establishment of a Government Affairs function in Italy

• Understand the policy environment – threats and opportunities – and define the appropriate scope of individuals and government bodies that argenx Italy should engage with

• Define appropriate scope of influence and map institutional bodies and actors

• Design engagement strategy with government bodies and officials as well as related stakeholders and trade associations that will promote and support our commitment to improving patients’ life as an innovative, research- and patient focused company

• Monitor and report on health policy developments that may impact operating environment and strategic objectives

• Develop and implement health policy strategies in with cross-functional Italian and international colleagues

• Build and maintain a network of health policy opinion leaders, influencers, and decision-makers to engage on topics relevant to argenx

• Able to work cross-functionally adopting a holistic perspective

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ensures effective relationships with key target audiences in order to create high-level partnerships with health authorities

• Effectively remove barriers in critical settings

• Excellence understanding of P&R processes and requirements

• Works in accordance with argenx policies and in line with business objectives

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively together within cross-functional teams and networks

• Demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, priority setting, and securing alignment

• 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

• Demonstrable experience in defining and implementing strategies that have shaped patient advocacy, public relations, and government affairs/policy matters

• Proven record of accomplishment in developing key external relationships from the ground and building lasting partnerships with stakeholders and organizations, preferably in direct connection with Italian Health Authorities, National Agencies, Policy Makers, etc.

• A leader with a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial approach to building strong professional relationships internally and externally.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Life Sciences, pharmacy, or a Business related discipline) required.

• Experience working in price and reimbursement process in Italy

• Experience in managing corporate communication will be positively considered.

OTHER

• Good knowledge of English

At 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.

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