Director, HCP Education & Launch Strategy

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 230,377 - 255,900; Full time

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Director of HCP Marketing to lead US education strategy across the brand lifecycle, including launch readiness.

Based in the Boston area (Needham), this role partners with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Field Sales, and Compliance to deliver compliant, insight-driven education that improves disease understanding and patient care. The role emphasizes strategic differentiation, data-driven optimization, and strong collaboration with regulatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant management experience or combination of degrees and experience including 3–5+ years in HCP marketing, professional education, or medical education roles.
• Proven experience supporting product launches or major brand milestones.
• Strong cross-functional leadership in a matrixed environment.
• Data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US HCP education strategy aligned to brand goals and launch readiness.
• Translate brand strategy, positioning, and insights into differentiated education plans.
• Identify priority HCP segments and tailor education approaches accordingly.
• Serve as education lead in brand planning with omnichannel integration.
• Oversee design and execution of education programs (peer programs, congress strategy, workshops, digital learning).
• Develop compelling, insight-driven educational content aligned to clinical data and brand narrative.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

HCP marketing

Education strategy

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Director of HCP Marketing to lead US education strategy across the brand lifecycle, including launch readiness.

Based in the Boston area (Needham), this role partners with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Field Sales, and Compliance to deliver compliant, insight-driven education that improves disease understanding and patient care. The role emphasizes strategic differentiation, data-driven optimization, and strong collaboration with regulatory and