Director, Medical Affairs – Epilepsy

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Director, Medical Affairs overseeing epilepsy program for Xenon Pharmaceuticals. Supporting project lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with stakeholders.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $236,700 - $262,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of medical affairs plans for Xenon’s epilepsy program in alignment with overall medical, clinical development, and commercialization strategies
Maintain strong understanding of product data, disease state, and evolving clinical landscape to support internal discussions and medical decision making
Contribute to insight gathering activities and evidence planning to inform medical strategy and launch preparation
Serve as a key Medical Affairs partner for epilepsy related activities, collaborating with Commercial/Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory, Legal/Compliance, Pharmacovigilance, and other functions as appropriate
Participate in cross functional forums to ensure scientific alignment and consistent, compliant communication across the development and launch lifecycle
Review promotional and non promotional materials as a Medical Affairs reviewer to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards
Support scientific engagement with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and patient advocacy organizations to gather insights and support medical strategy
Contribute to advisory boards, investigator interactions, congress activities, and other external scientific exchanges in Epilepsy under appropriate guidance
Represent Medical Affairs in scientific discussions to advance understanding of Xenon’s research and commitment to patients
Contribute to the planning and oversight of post marketing studies, real world evidence initiatives, and investigator initiated research in Epilepsy
Partner with RWE, HEOR, and cross functional colleagues to support evidence generation activities aligned with medical strategy
Partner with Scientific Communications to support publication planning and development of congress and educational content for Epilepsy
Review abstracts, manuscripts, and other scientific disclosure materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance
Support internal training and medical education initiatives related to the epilepsy program
Perform additional duties as assigned to support Medical Affairs objectives and evolving business needs
Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies, timelines, and quality standards
Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, PharmD, MD, or other recognized doctorate level education with supporting applicable health science background
7+ years of experience in progressive Medical Affairs Management positions experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred
Candidates with a strong medical or scientific background preferably in neurology or psychiatry
Experience working cross functionally within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related functions
Prior involvement in Phase IV, investigator initiated, or collaborative research studies
Experience reviewing scientific publications and participating in promotional material review
Neuroscience experience preferred; epilepsy experience a plus
Strong scientific acumen, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short & long-term disability
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
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
Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical affairsclinical developmentevidence generationscientific reviewpromotional material reviewPhase IV studiesinvestigator initiated researchpublication planningreal world evidenceneurology

Soft Skills

scientific acumencritical thinkingattention to detailproject managementcollaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsself-motivationautonomyadaptability

Certifications

PhDPharmDMD