Executive Director, Commercial Counsel — Hybrid

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 289,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Boston/Needham, MA is seeking an Executive Director, Commercial Counsel to lead strategic legal initiatives for a growing commercial organization.

As a senior partner to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access and Regulatory teams, you will shape brand strategy, launch readiness, and governance frameworks while managing enterprise risk. The role offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in office.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active U.S. bar admission.
• At least 15 years of legal experience in pharma/biotech or healthcare law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. healthcare and regulatory environment (FDA, OIG, DOJ, FTC).
• Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory implications of brand strategy and launch readiness.
• Provide strategic leadership supporting transition from clinical to commercial stage.
• Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Affairs.
• Develop and oversee the promotional review framework with cross-functional teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, market access and medical affairs agreements.
• Monitor evolving healthcare laws and provide proactive risk guidance.

Skills

Legal leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Boston/Needham, MA is seeking an Executive Director, Commercial Counsel to lead strategic legal initiatives for a growing commercial organization.

As a senior partner to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access and Regulatory teams, you will shape brand strategy, launch readiness, and governance frameworks while managing enterprise risk. The role offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in office.