Director, External Communications – U.S.

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead and implement external communication strategies that bolster argenx’s corporate narrative across media, patient advocacy, and policy audiences in the United States.

• Convert company priorities, scientific advancements, and pipeline developments into clear and cohesive corporate storytelling that resonates beyond individual products.

• Provide a strong perspective on how argenx should present itself in external discussions, identifying areas to lead, engage, and maintain discipline.

• Exercise sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations, balancing scientific, patient, policy, and reputational factors.

• Design and implement coordinated communication strategies that integrate earned media, patient advocacy involvement, and policy context into a comprehensive external presence.

• Establish and nurture relationships with key media outlets, advocacy organizations, and relevant stakeholders to boost argenx’s visibility and credibility.

• Anticipate external responses and craft proactive corporate messaging that contextualizes communications across media, advocacy, and policy audiences.

• Monitor the external landscape across media, advocacy, and policy to identify emerging risks and opportunities.

• Assist in crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring alignment with corporate narrative and stakeholder expectations.

• Foster alignment across Corporate Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Government Affairs, and Product Communications, navigating competing priorities to maintain consistency in argenx’s external representation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, patient advocacy communications, or a related field (preferably in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or health/life sciences).

• Proven experience in issues and crisis communications, particularly within a regulated environment.

• Established experience collaborating with advocacy groups, patient organizations, and rare disease associations.

• Knowledge of the U.S. health, policy, regulatory, reimbursement, and/or legislative landscape.

• Exceptional writing, editorial, and presentation abilities.

• Capability to distill complex scientific and technical information into clear, engaging narratives.

• Strong connections with U.S. media in biotech and health sectors.

• Experience working with senior executives as spokespersons.

• Comfortable functioning in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Retirement savings plans

• Health benefits