Senior Commercial Counsel & Launch Strategy Lead

Xenon Pharmaceuticals; Boston; Hybrid; PHP 18,904,000 - 25,205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Stock options

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off and vacation

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Executive Director, Commercial Counsel to lead as a senior legal partner for the commercial organization. Based in Boston/Needham, the role supports brand strategy, launch readiness, and compliance across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory and Corporate functions.

Hybrid work arrangement for in-office 2–3 days per week. Ideal candidates bring JD, 15+ years in legal, with 10+ in pharma/biotech, and deep knowledge of FDA and related

Qualifications

• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal counsel to cross-functional brand leadership, advising on legal/regulatory implications of strategy and promotional activities.
• Provide strategic legal leadership for launch readiness and commercial-scale operations.
• Counsel on interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, patients and advocacy groups.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, market access and medical affairs agreements.
• Monitor evolving healthcare laws and provide proactive guidance on risks and issues.
• Develop and deliver training for business partners on legal issues.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar membership (U.S.)

Job description

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Executive Director, Commercial Counsel to lead as a senior legal partner for the commercial organization. Based in Boston/Needham, the role supports brand strategy, launch readiness, and compliance across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory and Corporate functions.

Hybrid work arrangement for in-office 2–3 days per week. Ideal candidates bring JD, 15+ years in legal, with 10+ in pharma/biotech, and deep knowledge of FDA and related