Associate Director Field Based Market Access, Germany

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.

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At argenx, we build our culture from the collective power of the team and the knowledge that together, we are better. If you are entrepreneurial, curious and committed to make a difference for patients and thrive on creating solutions for rare autoimmune diseases, then argenx is for you.
Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by purpose, creativity, innovation and science.

argenx
argenx is a fast-growing global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Thanks to colleagues based in Europe, the United States and Japan, we translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines.

For the expansion of our German Market Access team, argenx is looking for a Senior Manager / Associate Director Market Access.

The Field Based Associate Director Market Access Germany is responsible for the development and implementation of German regional market access strategies to secure and optimize reimbursement, pricing and access conditions for argenx product portfolio. The role acts as the key interface between the company and regional stakeholders such as statutory health insurance funds, health authorities, hospital stakeholders, KOLs, and other decision-makers.

The Field Based Associate Director Market Access Germany ensures alignment of local implementation with national access strategies, builds trust-based partnerships with key stakeholders, and helps secure sustainable reimbursement and funding pathways in their region. Close collaboration with Commercial and Medical Field Force is essential.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with regional payers, SHIs, KV associations, hospital purchasing groups, medical societies, and other key access influencers.
• Act as the field-based point of contact for reimbursement and pricing discussions at the regional level.
• Regional Access Strategy Execution
• Lead contracting negotiations and implementation of managed entry agreements where relevant.
• Identify and act on regional access opportunities, policy shifts, or barriers to adoption.
• Ensure alignment and coordination with the national Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Close collaboration with Commercial and Medical Field Force to support product uptake and overcome access hurdles.
• Provide insights from the field to the national market access and brand teams for strategic refinement.
• Represent regional access considerations in brand planning and launch readiness discussions.
• Tender & Hospital Market Support
• Monitor and support tender submissions and negotiations where applicable (especially in hospital markets).
• Liaise with hospital pharmacies, purchasing departments, and DRG/NUB reimbursement offices.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing
• Internal training on regional access processes, payer expectations, and relevant healthcare policy updates.
• Serve as an internal expert on the German regional healthcare and reimbursement landscape.

• Deep understanding of the German healthcare system, especially SHI structure, hospital financing (e.g., DRG, NUB), and outpatient/inpatient access pathways.
• Familiarity with AMNOG processes and how national decisions are implemented regionally.
• Successful track record in negotiating rebate contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities and robust external network (KV, SHI, pharmacies etc.)
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Hands-On mentality and willingness to take leadership.
• Self-driven, organized, and capable of…