Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance - Risk Assessment and Monitoring

About the Role

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.

The Associate Director Ethics & Compliance (E&C), Risk Assessment and Monitoring is a key member of our E&C team who supports our operations and is based in Boston (US) or Ghent (Belgium). This is an opportunity to further develop a best-in-class global E&C program as a dynamic, growth-oriented team.

• Design and implement a next-generation Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan (RAMP) framework using AI, machine learning, behavioral patterns, and data analytics to proactively identify emerging compliance risks.
• Collect and analyze data to identify emerging global risks, control gaps, fraud, or non-compliance, and deliver clear reports and dashboards to inform strategic risk decisions and assess compliance controls.
• Develop, implement, and enhance a dynamic monitoring framework, collaborating with Internal Audit and other teams that regularly audit argenx business activities such as Quality, Finance and those of third-party partners.
• Ensure timely, high-quality monitoring reports with executive summaries, root cause analysis, and clear, actionable recommendations, leveraging improved tools and processes for continuous enhancement.
• Maximize collaboration with external partners to oversee the execution of monitoring activities by embracing argenx ways of working, fostering shared accountability.
• Innovatively explore and expand the scope of monitoring in emerging risk areas such as trade sanctions, social media, data privacy, digital engagement, and AI-driven business processes.
• Drive strategy and plan for live monitoring activities such as field ride-alongs, speaker programs, and advisory board meetings to assess compliance with company policies, identify potential risks, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implement robust processes to ensure the quality, integrity, and traceability of data used in risk assessments and monitoring activities.
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for Internal Audit, supporting planning, documentation review, testing, and remediation efforts.
• Support compliance investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and outcome reporting.
• Oversee third-party risk management activities, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption due diligence, background checks, and trade sanctions screening, to ensure compliance with compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support gap assessment efforts to ensure completion of actions derived from maturity assessments, ensuring transparency, consistency, and defensibility of risk-related decisions.
• Willingly assist LCIP team with projects and activities in areas outside of own primary responsibilities as needed to achieve corporate objectives.

• Excellent analytics skills and experience with data analysis software, including building and maintaining dashboards, repositories, and reporting tools for compliance and risk monitoring.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of compliance data, KPIs, and external regulatory intelligence into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of global bio-tech compliance, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, interpret, and integrate external regulatory trends and industry developments into compliance strategy.
• Experience supporting audit and inspection readiness, including documentation protocols and remediation efforts.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively with Legal, Internal Audit, Medical, Commercial, and other business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive…