Director, External Communications – Life Sciences Exp Required

argenx

Director of External Communications shaping argenx's narrative in biotech through media and patient advocacy integration. Managing complex communications and relationships with various external stakeholders.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

operate within a collaborative Corporate Affairs Team
connect media, patient advocacy, and public policy into a single, coherent external communications strategy for argenx in the U.S.
define and drive how they work together to shape perception, inform stakeholders, and support business priorities
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
develop and execute coordinated communications approaches that connect earned media, patient advocacy engagement, and policy context into a unified external presence
partner with Product Communications and other teams to ensure corporate narrative is clearly and consistently reflected around key business moments
monitor the external environment across media, advocacy, and policy landscapes to identify emerging risks and opportunities
drive alignment across Corporate Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Government Affairs, and Product Communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans
health benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate communicationspublic affairsmedia relationspatient advocacy communicationsissues communicationscrisis communicationswritingeditorial skillspresentation skillsnarrative development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementstorytellingdistillation of complex informationoperating in high-stakes environments