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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Director, National Accounts

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

. Shape and execute Xenon’s U.S.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $236,708 - $260,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in market access strategy and payer relations within the biotech pharmaceuticals sector, with a strong focus on analytics and contract negotiation to optimize product access and formulary positioning.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Market Access StrategyPayer RelationsContract NegotiationAnalytics ApplicationNational Account Management

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Hard Skills
Market Access ExperiencePayer/PBM EconomicsContracting Opportunities EvaluationSales Trend AnalysisFormulary Adoption Strategies
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingLeadershipCoachingCommunicationCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Biotech PharmaceuticalsHealthcare LandscapePatient AccessStrategic Business PlansQuarterly Business Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Shape and execute Xenon’s U.S. market access strategy with national and large regional commercial payers
  • Build relationships with targeted customers and communicate Xenon’s value proposition
  • Secure favorable access and minimize patient access hurdles for Azetukalner and other products
  • Ensure Xenon’s products are quickly reviewed post-approval for rapid formulary adoption
  • Establish and maintain relationships with senior executives and decision-makers at strategic payer accounts
  • Navigate complex payer organizations and wholly owned subsidiaries to identify partnership opportunities
  • Prioritize top accounts using data and personal intelligence
  • Secure coverage and formulary positioning at parity with key competitors
  • Develop strategic business plans by account
  • Evaluate contracting opportunities and lead contracts through negotiation and completion
  • Manage ongoing contracts through quarterly business reviews and evaluate ROI
  • Review sales trends and competitive landscapes to identify pull-through opportunities
  • Collaborate with regional sales directors and sales representatives on aligned pull-through plans
  • Assist with field training on access and reimbursement
  • Deliver payer insights to market access, medical affairs, and patient services
  • Represent Xenon at industry conferences including AMCP, Asembia, and PCMA
  • Develop short- and long-term functional objectives aligned with company strategy
  • Plan and manage budget proposals and approved budgets
  • Recruit, lead, develop, coach, and evaluate direct reports, if any
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
  • Minimum of 10-12 years of market access experience in biotech pharmaceuticals, with at least 5 years calling on national accounts
  • In-depth knowledge of payer/PBM economics and key issues in the changing U.S. healthcare landscape
  • Clear understanding of analytics and ability to apply analytical insight to drive account performance
  • Ability to ask the right questions of analytical resources
  • Ability to work remotely in the United States
  • Ability to travel internationally as required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Fully remote work arrangement