Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

. Own end-to-end medical and scientific training development and delivery across disease states and the neuroscience portfolio .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $176,000 - $222,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical and scientific training development, with a strong focus on instructional design, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into effective training materials and actionable insights.

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Advanced Degree In Scientific Discipline5+ Years In Medical AffairsInstructional Design And Facilitation SkillsProject Management SkillsStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Module DevelopmentTraining Effectiveness AssessmentData Translation Into LearningMedical CommunicationsScientific Literature TranslationCompliance StandardsKnowledge ChecksHCP TieringMedical Strategy Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsStakeholder ManagementCredibility BuildingPrioritizationAttention To Scientific Accuracy

Industry Keywords

Medical EducationScientific CommunicationsBiopharmaceuticalMedical AffairsRegulatory ComplianceField Medical TrainingCongress PlanningAdvisory BoardsLearning Needs AssessmentCode Of Business Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end medical and scientific training development and delivery across disease states and the neuroscience portfolio
Align curricula with program milestones, evidence generation, scientific communications, and learning needs
Design and develop training modules for field medical, congress teams, and cross-functional partners
Facilitate live and virtual training sessions
Manage training calendars and assess effectiveness through feedback and knowledge checks
Lead development of certification module tests and partner with field medical on full MSL certification
Lead medical/scientific onboarding and create role-based learning paths for new hires
Develop, review, and maintain compliant FAQs, talking points, and objection-handling resources
Support medical congress planning, execution, scientific coverage, team preparation, and post-congress synthesis
Train field and congress teams on medical communications materials and publications
Develop and refine key insight questions and synthesize field and congress insights
Translate prioritized insights into actionable recommendations and track follow-up activities
Lead HCP tiering and execute assigned components of integrated medical plans
Lead literature alerts and coordinate synthesis and dissemination of scientific developments
Translate new evidence into training and scientific readiness resource updates
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial partners
Ensure training materials and delivery comply with regulatory requirements and corporate standards
Follow company policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a scientific/clinical discipline (PharmD, PhD, MD, MSc, or equivalent)
5+ years of relevant management biopharmaceutical or agency experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Scientific Communications, or related functions
Experience developing and delivering training for multiple audiences, including field medical, congress teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to translate complex data into clear, practical learning
Strong instructional design and facilitation skills for live and virtual training
Experience building curricula and developing training modules
Ability to use feedback and metrics to improve training effectiveness
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Ability to build credibility and partner with Medical Directors, Scientific Communications, Commercial Training, and Compliance
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to prioritize, deliver on timelines, and manage training programs in a fast-paced environment
Experience supporting medical congress planning, field insights synthesis, advisory boards, or related medical strategy initiatives preferred
Ability to translate scientific literature and insights into strategic recommendations and educational priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to scientific accuracy
Compliance-first mindset
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary
Target bonus
Stock options
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Travel insurance
Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
Vacation days
Personal days
Sick days
End-of-year company shutdown
Training, Learning & Development program
Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees
Hybrid work arrangement; minimum 2 days per week in the Boston-area office if applicable