Director, Strategic Engagements – Central

🕒 October 21

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💵 $245k - $270k / year

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💰 $300M Post-IPO Equity - Xenon Pharmaceuticals on 2023-11

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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on neuroscience drug discovery and development. It leverages human genetics, ion-channel biology, and novel chemistries to create selective modulators of central and peripheral nervous system ion channels. Its lead late-stage investigational candidate, azetukalner, is being developed for epilepsy and depression. The company emphasizes patient-centered research, clinical trials, and support for people affected by neurological and psychiatric disorders.

📋 Description

• Support US Commercial strategic market development strategies for the epilepsy launch of Azetukalner • Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with national and regional epilepsy KOLs, advisors, and influential stakeholders • Own commercial KOL influence mapping, stakeholder profiling, engagement strategies, and communication plans • Monitor and synthesize stakeholder insights, treatment trends, unmet needs, and competitive dynamics into actionable recommendations • Advise Commercial leadership with market intelligence, stakeholder perspectives, and launch and customer engagement recommendations • Support launch readiness by engaging stakeholders influencing awareness, perception, advocacy, treatment positioning, and early adoption • Lead cross-functional coordination across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Advocacy, Marketing, Analytics, and other matrix partners • Drive coordinated account planning for priority customers and accounts • Identify market opportunities, barriers to adoption, and customer needs • Lead strategic engagement activities at congresses, professional meetings, and industry events • Develop strategic partnerships with professional societies, advocacy organizations, and external stakeholders • Facilitate high-impact engagements between Xenon senior leadership and KOLs • Formalize live, virtual, and congress meetings with senior leadership and KOLs • Develop short- and long-term functional objectives • Plan and manage budget proposals and approved budgets • Recruit, lead, develop, coach, and evaluate direct reports, if any • Ensure compliance with company policies and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics • Travel throughout the Central region and internationally as required • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in a related field required • MBA, PharmD, PhD, or other related graduate degree preferred • Minimum of 10 years of experience in epilepsy marketing, medical, key account management, sales, or sales leadership • Ideally, experience engaging with KOLs/influential HCPs and professional healthcare organizations • Deep understanding and experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to innovate, collaborate, and deliver results with desired outcomes • Understanding of key industry trends and ability to develop strategies to stay ahead of competition and maximize patient outcomes • Ability to build and manage relevant, lasting customer relationships with focus on patient impact and customer centricity • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Ability to work independently under tight timelines and contribute significantly to day-to-day operations • Willingness and ability to travel 50–75%, including weekends, internal meetings, advisory boards, medical meetings, and congresses • Willingness to undertake international travel if required • Ability to work in the United States; U.S. work authorization is requested in the application

🏖️ Benefits

• Base salary, target bonus, and stock options • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Travel insurance • Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions • Vacation, personal days, and sick days • End-of-year company shutdown • Training, Learning & Development program • Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees • Fully remote work arrangement

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