VP, Pain Drug Development

Xenon Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock options

Retirement with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking a Vice President to lead all aspects of the company’s pain program development, spanning Phase 2 to Phase 3, with responsibility for Kv7 and Nav1.7 initiatives. The role partners with Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and CROs to drive programs forward.

The position requires an MD with 12+ years in pain drug development, outstanding leadership, and the ability to develop and implement regulatory and publication

Qualifications

• MD with pain drug development experience.
• Minimum 12 years in pharma/biotech.
• Experience leading drug development programs.

Responsibilities

• Define clinical development strategy for pain programs.
• Lead cross-functional drug development teams and external partners.
• Engage with health authorities and prepare regulatory inputs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

GCP knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Executive communication

Team management

Education

MD

Tools

IND/NDAs filings

Job description

Xenon Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking a Vice President to lead all aspects of the company’s pain program development, spanning Phase 2 to Phase 3, with responsibility for Kv7 and Nav1.7 initiatives. The role partners with Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and CROs to drive programs forward.

The position requires an MD with 12+ years in pain drug development, outstanding leadership, and the ability to develop and implement regulatory and publication