argenx
biotech
SeniorTranslationalScientist
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“Senior Translational Scientist at argenx. Skills: immunology research, translational studies, translational strategies. supporting early translational strategies to help drive clinical readiness. implement and perform translational studies to unravel the mode of action of key assets and support indication selection”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back; reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets; support indication selection; timely decision support
Industry & Context.
expected on-site presence of 3 days per week, Possibility to work remotely (2 days/week) with limited travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Immunology with at least 5 years of relevant research/industry experience obtained after the PhD, Experience in disease areas/conditions aligned with argenx’s core immunology-focused ambitions, Proven track record/publications in innovative science/pathobiology, Experience in managing outsourced activities with external vendors and academic collaborations
Nice to Have
Direct experience with in vivo and in vitro pharmaiotech experience in translational strategies, Profound medical/scientific knowledge, especially in the fields of immunology, B-cell immunology, and autoimmunity
What You'll Do.
supporting early translational strategies to help drive clinical readiness
implement and perform translational studies to unravel the mode of action of key assets and support indication selection
Develop and oversee translational strategies and plans
including translational biomarkers
in vivo animal models
and in vitro/ex vivo research models
Take ownership of translational studies during early clinical development
ensuring alignment with program objectives and timely decision support
Act as a subject matter expert in translational models
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work in close collaboration with internal and external project teams; Collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline translational needs and prioritize efforts; Manage scientific collaborations to maximize translational science both internally and/or in collaboration with external vendors or academic collaborators; Work across projects; Contribute to the growth and further development of the Translational Science team; collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Good communication skills; written and oral English language skills; scientific communication
Process & Methodology
project management
Full Job Description
_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._ For the expansion of the Translational Science team, argenx is actively looking for a highly motivated **Senior Scientist with expertise in immunology research**. The Senior Translational Scientist takes on a key role in supporting early translational strategies to help drive clinical readiness. The selected candidate will implement and perform translational studies to unravel the mode of action of key assets and support indication selection. He/she will work in close collaboration with internal and external project teams. We are specifically looking for a polyvalent scientist keen to work on different projects, with knowledge of setting up translational studies. **The position is based at our facility in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, with an expected on-site presence of 3 days per week. We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter, in which you explain why you are specifically applying for this role in Translational Science.** **Main roles & responsibilities** • Develop and oversee translational strategies and plans, including translational biomarkers, in vivo animal models, and in vitro/ex vivo research models, • Collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline translational needs and prioritize efforts, • Take ownership of tra
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