Director, Medical Affairs (Epilepsy)

About the role

We are seeking a Director, Medical Affairs (Epilepsy) to support and execute the medical affairs strategy for Xenon’s epilepsy program. This role will contribute to medical planning and execution across the product lifecycle, partnering closely with cross-functional colleagues to support clinical development activities and launch readiness.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Evidence Generation
• 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
• Medical Communications
• 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

Qualifications

• 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