Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Access, Government Affairs and Policy, the Associate Director, Market Access and Stakeholder Relations, Quebec will lead the development and execution of the argenx stakeholder engagement plan in Quebec and be the central contact with drug plans in the province. The role will encompass a broad range of market access, policy, health technology assessment and communications responsibilities and will be responsible for providing strategic advice to support the overall business in existing and future therapeutic areas.
This is an opportunity to combine and develop a range of skills while working with a high-performing team that has a tremendous depth of industry experience. Humility is a key cultural pillar don’t have all the answers – we work together to find them in support of patients and caregivers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of provincial market access and stakeholder engagement plans in Quebec
Collaborate and co-create with cross-functional teams (Medical, Patient Advocacy, Communications, Sales and Marketing, Regulatory) to integrate provincial needs and opportunities into the planning process and leverage the broader team to support initiatives in Quebec
Represent argenx as the key point of contact with provincial policy makers, drug plans and industry associations
Identify and support sponsorship opportunities
Provide real-time, ongoing support for reimbursement initiatives
Collaborate and co-create with the access and government affairs team to ensure best practices and opportunities are shared
Skills and
Competencies:
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience implementing stakeholder work with measurable impact
Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape, including rare disease policy, HTA processes, and patient access pathways
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Ability to influence without authority and build trust across disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences
Agile, resilient, and collaborative team player
Passionate about co-creation, innovation, empowerment, excellence, and humility
Education,
Experience and Qualifications:
10-12 years experience in market access, public policy, patient advocacy and/or external affairs within biotech/pharma
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
Experience working with Canadian governments and government agencies
Prior involvement in brand teams or cross-functional strategic planning
Experience managing external agencies and budgets
Bilingual (English/French) preferred
Other
Qualification:
Travel required:
~30% across Atlantic provinces and to head office, as required
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