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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.Senior Director, Field Access
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical enterprise engaged in discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for conditions such as epilepsy, depression, and pain. The company is…
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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical enterprise engaged in discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for conditions such as epilepsy, depression, and pain. The company is currently advancing its pipeline, including late-stage clinical programs for azetukalner. The organization is seeking a Senior Director, Field Access to establish and manage a national team of Field Access Managers. This role is responsible for driving patient access strategies for azetukalner, the company's initial…
Job Description
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical enterprise engaged in discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for conditions such as epilepsy, depression, and pain. The company is currently advancing its pipeline, including late-stage clinical programs for azetukalner.
The organization is seeking a Senior Director, Field Access to establish and manage a national team of Field Access Managers. This role is responsible for driving patient access strategies for azetukalner, the company's initial product launch targeted at epilepsy patients. The successful candidate will act as a core member of the Market Access leadership group, collaborating closely with sales, distribution, and service partners to align priorities and streamline field execution.
This is a fully remote position that requires frequent travel to company offices near Boston, Massachusetts, along with up to fifty percent travel based on business demands and potential international travel.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and direct a national team of Field Access Managers to secure patient access to azetukalner aligned with brand objectives
- Achieve patient access metrics matching or exceeding branded products in comparable competitive categories
- Set access targets, productivity standards, Management By Objectives, and execution plans for the team
- Implement a CRM tracking system for account engagements managed by the team
- Coordinate closely with sales leadership and market access colleagues to share insights, address challenges, and support execution
- Contribute to market access strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
- Collaborate with the National Account team to maintain awareness of payer coverage, formulary details, and coverage gaps
- Partner with Commercial Operations to utilize reporting data for improved customer and account satisfaction
- Manage function budgets in alignment with company plans and finance policies
- Ensure team compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate policies
Requirements
- Bachelor degree
- At least twelve years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical market access, patient services, or related field-facing roles involving pharmacy benefit products
- Minimum of five years of experience hiring and leading field-based reimbursement or access teams
- Direct experience launching specialty products within a start-up environment
- Expertise regarding United States payers, specialty pharmacies, patient services, and copay assistance programs
Qualifications
- Advanced degree
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from USD 272,000 to 300,000 per year
- Target bonus
- Stock options
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability programs
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Life insurance programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel insurance
- Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick days
- End-of-year company shutdown
- Training, Learning and Development programs
- Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees
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What is the salary range for the Senior Director, Field Access position?
The position offers a base salary between USD 272,000 and 300,000 per year, along with a target bonus and stock options.
Is this role remote?
Yes, the position is fully remote, though it requires frequent travel to Xenon's offices near Boston, Massachusetts, and up to fifty percent travel overall based on business needs, including potential international travel.
What experience is required for this job?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, at least twelve years of experience in biotech or pharma market access, patient services, or related field-facing roles, and a minimum of five years of experience hiring and leading field-based reimbursement or access teams.
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