Head of Rewards

ppJoin 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, with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases. /ppThe position is based in Ghent, Belgium, with a minimum of one day per week in the office. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn and drive the Rewards Recognition agenda for Developed Markets. /liliShape and deliver the Rewards Recognition framework across Developed Markets, setting guiding principles, governance, and frameworks for compensation, incentives, benefits, and recognition. /liliOwn the integrity of annual compensation cycles in the region, ensuring quality, equity, and fairness. /liliTranslate complex market data and business signals into high-impact, actionable recommendations in collaboration with senior business leaders and HR Business Partners. /liliProvide strategic guidance on complex reward decisions, trade-offs, and risk, including senior leader new-hire packages, retention cases, and pay compression scenarios. /liliAnticipate macro-economic, market, and regulatory shifts, translating them into proactive moves that protect growth and capability building. /liliPartner with Talent Access on competitive offer construction for critical talent. /liliFoster a culture of co-ownership, high collaboration, and continuous development through meaningful Personal Development Plans. /liliDesign and operationalise a recognition approach that celebrates contributions within and across project teams, using peer-to-peer, team-based, and milestone mechanisms. /liliAdvise on equity programs and collaborate with the Global Equity Lead on regional design and grant decisions. /liliOversee global mobility in partnership with Legal, global RR colleagues, and external partners. /liliCo-architect and scale global RR initiatives, ensuring regional practices elevate the broader strategy. /liliOwn and actively execute large-scale, cross-functional global initiatives connecting rewards, talent, and development. /liliBuild and steward external partnerships (consultancies, benchmarking providers, peer networks) to bring best-in-class thinking into argenx. /liliBuild a high-impact team, leading, inspiring, and developing the HR and RR teams while managing vendor partners. /li /ulh3Qualifications Experience /h3ulli8+ years progressive experience in Rewards Recognition / Total Rewards, with deep expertise across compensation, benefits, mobility, and regulatory frameworks. /liliProven track record operating within a global context, either through end-to-end accountability for a global rewards portfolio or partnering deeply with global colleagues across time zones and cultures. /liliInnovative thinking and a "can-do" attitude, demonstrated by challenging traditional total rewards paradigms and designing creative, modern solutions. /liliGrowth-company mindset: background in high-growth organizations actively building and expanding, with a "building the plane while flying" mentality. /liliExperience influencing senior stakeholders, distilling complex reward concepts into compelling, decision-ready narratives. /liliDemonstrated experience building, maturing, and scaling job architecture, benchmarking capabilities, and advanced market analytics from the ground up. /liliBiotech or pharma experience is not required. /liliAbility to coach HRBPs, business leaders, and global peers as multipliers of RR fluency. /li /ulh3Success Measures /h3ulliAn RR strategy within Developed Markets fully synchronised with the global framework, meeting local business and market needs (measured by Leadership HR feedback). /liliTangible impact of cross-functional global RR initiatives on priority areas such as critical talent access, rewards, recognition, retention, and capability building. /liliFlawless execution of compensation and benefits cycles, with a clear lift in employee experience and pay transparency. /liliA mature, scalable RR capability across internal team and external partners that thrives in ambiguity and grows RR fluency across the business, anchored in Personal Development Plans translating into visible growth. /li /ulpThe annual base salary range for this position is €100,000.00
- €137,500.00 EUR. This job is eligible to participate in short-term and long-term incentives. The range reflects the possible base pay that argenx believes in good faith will be paid for this role at the time of posting. Compensation within this range may vary based on internal equity, education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills. /ppAt argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexu