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.

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.

To further strengthen our commercial supply chain team, we are looking for a talented and dynamic Supply Chain Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to support the build out and shape a global supply chain infrastructure for innovative pharmaceutical products.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure commercial Drug Product batches are manufactured and released in time to guarantee continuous supply to all global markets:

Create a weekly Operational Plan for semi-finished and finished Drug Product to follow up on the manufacturing and packaging schedule and define required action items

Ensure a timely arrival of Drug Substance shipments and allocate Drug Substance to the Drug Product batches, taking into consideration the different regulatory and market restrictions

Define a shipment schedule ensuring global target inventory levels are met

Coordinate all (supply chain) activities in alignment and communicating with the internal and external stakeholders (CMOs, CMC, QA, analytics, logistics, distribution teams)

Coordinate the commercial artwork planning execution in collaboration with the Supply Chain artwork manager in line with internal procedures and CMO packaging schedule

Support Supply Planning Lead with scheduling Drug Product batches and packaging runs with CMO’s, balancing supply, demand, inventory

Support Supply Planning Lead with new product launches planning and execution

Supply planning and execution for argenx’ pre-approval access program

Process ERP transactions, including for example item PO creation, work order processing and batch receipts, to maintain a current inventory status

Execute quarterly inventory reconciliations, investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies; participate during (virtual) physical stock counts with CMO’s

Identify and drive operational business planning process improvement opportunities

Qualifications and skills:

Minimum 2 years of supply chain experience, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Science or Supply Chain Management /Logistics

Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders - team player with an analytical mindset and deliver-oriented focus

Flexibility in combination with a proactive mindset

Demonstrated understanding of supply chain interdependencies with multi-disciplinary teams

GDP/GMP experience is plus

Experience with (implementation of) ERP systems is a plus

Offer:

A competitive salary package with extensive benefits

Work in a cross functional environment, with many different internal and external stakeholders

A position in a human-sized, dynamic and rapidly growing biotech company

Opportunity to contribute to the build out of a global commercial supply chain

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At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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argenx is a cutting-edge biotech firm pioneering treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer, attracting professionals passionate about innovative healthcare solutions.
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What's promising

•argenx has a strong focus on innovative therapies for severe autoimmune diseases.
•The company is actively expanding, with numerous roles across scientific, medical, and operational fields.
•argenx has a robust pipeline of promising drug candidates, indicating growth potential.

What to watch

•The biotech industry is highly competitive and subject to regulatory challenges.
•argenx's success heavily depends on clinical trial outcomes, which are inherently uncertain.
•Limited public information about the company's long-term financial stability.

Why argenx

•argenx specializes in developing first-in-class antibody therapies.
•The company employs a collaborative approach with academic and industry partners.
•argenx's focus on rare diseases sets it apart in the biotech landscape.

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