Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, April 2025 – Judith Scholten has been elevated to the role of Global Head of Talent at argenx, marking a significant milestone in her distinguished HR career. In this new role, she will lead global talent strategy, championing initiatives that drive workforce capability, talent development, and leadership growth across the rapidly expanding immunology-focused biopharmaceutical company.
Judith joined argenx in June 2023 as Head of HR EMEA, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening HR infrastructure and people practices across the region. Her strategic leadership and transformative mindset have now positioned her to take on the company’s top global talent mandate.
Prior to joining argenx, Judith spent over 17 years at Medtronic, where she held multiple senior HR leadership roles. As Senior HR Director, Integrated Health Solutions and EMEA Functions, she partnered closely with business leaders to drive strategic HR transformation and led critical initiatives such as the Future of Work model. Earlier at Medtronic, she co-led business transformations, restructured go-to-market strategies, and spearheaded culture and change programs across EMEA, earning multiple global recognitions including the Medtronic Star of Excellence.
Judith’s career foundation includes impactful HR leadership roles supporting finance, legal, compliance, and regulatory functions, along with deep expertise in performance management, organizational design, and leadership coaching. Her rise through complex, matrixed environments reflects her adaptive leadership style and people-first philosophy.
About argenx:
argenx is a global immunology company focused on improving the lives of individuals suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Through its Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), argenx partners with top academic researchers to translate groundbreaking immunology research into a robust pipeline of antibody-based medicines. With a steadfast commitment to scientific excellence, the company continues to advance therapies that bring transformative benefits to patients worldwide.
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