Director, External Communications – U.S.

Role Overview

• Drive and execute external communications strategies that reinforce argenx’s corporate narrative across media, patient advocacy, and policy audiences in the U.S.
• Translate company priorities, scientific progress, and pipeline developments into clear, cohesive corporate storytelling that resonates beyond individual products.
• Bring a strong point of view on how argenx should show up in external conversations, including where to lead, where to engage, and where to stay disciplined.
• Apply sound judgment in complex, ambiguous situations, balancing scientific, patient, policy, and reputational considerations.
• Develop and execute coordinated communications approaches that connect earned media, patient advocacy engagement, and policy context into a unified external presence.
• Build and manage relationships with key media, advocacy organizations, and relevant stakeholders to enhance argenx’s visibility and credibility.
• Anticipate external reactions and shape proactive corporate messaging that provides context across media, advocacy, and policy audiences.
• Monitor the external environment across media, advocacy, and policy landscapes to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Support crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring alignment with corporate narrative and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive alignment across Corporate Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Government Affairs, and Product Communications, including navigating competing priorities to ensure consistency in how argenx shows up externally.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, patient advocacy communications, or similar (ideally in biotech, pharma, health / life sciences)
• Demonstrated experience in issues / crisis communications, especially in a regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience working with advocacy groups, patient groups, and rare disease organizations
• Familiarity with U.S. health, policy, regulatory, reimbursement and/or legislative environment
• Excellent writing, editorial, and presentation skills
• Ability to distill complex scientific / technical information into clear, compelling narratives
• Strong relationships with U.S. media in biotech / health
• Experience working with senior executives as spokespeople
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings plans
• Health benefits