Associate Director, Patient Marketing - Epilepsy Launch

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.; New Boston (PA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonus and stock

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Tuition Assistance program

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Marketing to lead strategic patient-focused marketing initiatives for epilepsy therapies.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, collaborating across Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Market Access, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, and external agencies to deliver patient-facing campaigns and educational resources. Based in the Boston/Needham area, with potential for remote locations for exceptional candidates, this

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree. 8+ years of relevant management experience or combination of degrees and experience; Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or related field) preferred.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consumer health marketing experience
• 3+ years of experience developing patient-focused marketing strategies and campaigns

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the patient marketing strategy aligned with brand objectives and launch milestones
• Design and implement patient-facing campaigns to increase disease awareness, treatment understanding, and brand engagement
• Lead development of branded and unbranded marketing initiatives across digital, social, print, video, and experiential channels
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of patient initiatives aligned with launch timelines
• Develop launch materials and activation plans that drive awareness and engagement among patients and caregivers
• Partner with agency partners responsible for creative development, media planning, content production, and campaign execution

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Agency management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MPH or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Digital marketing tools

Omnichannel marketing

Job description

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Marketing to lead strategic patient-focused marketing initiatives for epilepsy therapies.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, collaborating across Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Market Access, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, and external agencies to deliver patient-facing campaigns and educational resources. Based in the Boston/Needham area, with potential for remote locations for exceptional candidates, this