Director/Senior Director, Forecast & Research

About the role

We are seeking a Director/Senior Director, Forecast & Research to join our growing Commercial organization. This role will be a critical strategic partner responsible for leading forecasting, market research, and insights generation to support Xenon’s epilepsy portfolio.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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