Senior Commercial Counsel & Launch Strategy Leader

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Commercial Counsel to serve as a senior legal leader supporting the company’s commercialization efforts.

Based in the Boston/Needham area with a hybrid schedule, this role partners with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Compliance, and other functions to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions. The position reports to the VP, Legal & Compliance and requires JD with 15+ years in

Qualifications

• JD degree and active bar membership in good standing (US jurisdiction).
• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, including 10+ in pharma/biotech or healthcare law.
• Strong knowledge of US healthcare regulatory environment (FDA, OIG, DOJ, FTC).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal leadership for brand strategy, launch readiness and commercial-scale operations.
• Counsel on interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, patients, and advocacy groups.
• Develop scalable reviews, governance, and training across commercial functions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and medical affairs agreements.
• Monitor evolving healthcare laws and provide risk-based guidance.

Skills

Strategic legal leadership

Regulatory compliance

FDA regulatory knowledge

Negotiation & drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Commercial Counsel to serve as a senior legal leader supporting the company’s commercialization efforts.

Based in the Boston/Needham area with a hybrid schedule, this role partners with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Compliance, and other functions to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions. The position reports to the VP, Legal & Compliance and requires JD with 15+ years in