Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Director, Forecast & Research

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $228,348 - $252,300 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and evolution of patient‑based and revenue‑based forecasts for Xenon’s assets.
  • Partner closely with functional leaders to align on key assumptions, scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and long‑range forecasting inputs.
  • Serve as Xenon’s subject matter expert on the epilepsy market, providing continuous insights into epidemiology, competitive dynamics, treatment trends, and unmet need.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to ensure forecasting accuracy for operational planning.
  • Develop and present forecast updates to senior leadership, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and transparency.
  • Design and execute primary market research, including vendor selection, methodology design, and synthesis of insights across HCPs, payers, patients, and caregivers.
  • Leverage secondary data sources to identify meaningful trends, benchmark analogs, and assess market opportunities.
  • Translate complex analytics and research results into clear, compelling insights that inform commercial strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning.
  • Provide analytical and insights support for business development assessments as needed.
  • Manage external vendors/agencies to ensure high‑quality deliverables, budget adherence, and methodological rigor.
  • Develop and propose short‑ and long‑term objectives for the function in accordance with overall Company strategies and plans.
  • Plan and manage budget proposals and approved budgets in alignment with Company policies.
  • Act in accordance with Company policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and ensure compliance among direct reports.
  • Some international travel may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum undergraduate degree. 10+ years of relevant management experience or combination of degrees and experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in forecasting methodologies and scenario planning.
  • Experience in neurology strongly preferred; epilepsy experience highly desirable.
  • Track record of translating complex data into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross‑functional influencing skills.
  • Vendor management experience required.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, growth‑stage environment
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short-& long-term disability
  • accidental death & dismemberment
  • life insurance programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • travel insurance
  • retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
  • vacation
  • personal days
  • sick days
  • end-of-year company shutdown
  • employee development
  • Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
forecasting methodologiesscenario planningmarket researchdata analysisbudget managementvendor managementanalytical supportinsight synthesiscommercial strategylifecycle planning
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcross-functional influencingleadershipstrategic thinkingadaptabilityproblem-solvingpresentation skillsteam managementrelationship building