Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 13 hours ago
Vice President, Commercial Operations
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$315K/yr - $344K/yr
15+ years expXenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery and commercialization of therapeutics. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Commercial Operations to lead the Commercial Operations function, build infrastructure, and ensure a successful product launch.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the Commercial Leadership Team; develop and execute commercial operations plans aligned with company goals
Design and implement a scalable, best-in-class commercial operations model to support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities
Lead preparation for Quarterly Business Reviews and Board of Directors meetings with strategic performance insights
Partner across functions to ensure integrated planning and execution across the commercial landscape
Define and implement field force strategy: structure, sizing, territory alignment, targeting, support, and resource deployment
Oversee CRM system implementation and optimization, ensuring strong adoption and utility by field teams
Design compliant, motivating incentive compensation plans and ongoing performance tracking
Collaborate with Sales Training to support field readiness, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives
Lead development and governance of the commercial data strategy, integrating sales, CRM, claims, and channel, and service program data
Build and manage KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to drive informed, data-driven decision-making
Oversee market research, data analytics, and competitive intelligence efforts to inform commercial strategies and tactics
Partner with IT and external vendors to establish and manage a robust Commercial Data Environment (CDE)
Develop and manage Commercial Operations budgets, including vendor oversight and resource planning
Manage the overall Commercial AOP and 5-year planning process across all commercial functions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize commercial execution, scalability, and operational efficiency
Oversee commercial logistics for congresses, and events
Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory, legal, and internal standards
Plan, recruit, lead, direct, develop, coach and evaluate direct reports in accordance with the Company’s Human Resource policies and practice
Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by employees in reporting and other departments
Develop and propose short- and long-term objectives for the function in accordance with overall Company strategies and plans
Plan and manage budget proposals and approved budgets in accordance with the Company’s strategic and operating plans and Finance policies
Recruit, lead, direct, develop, coach and evaluate direct reports, if any, in accordance with the Company’s Human Resource policies and practices
Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any
Some international travel may be required
Other duties as required from time to time
Qualification
Required
Minimum undergraduate degree; Graduate degree strongly preferred
15+ years management experience in commercial operations, or related functions in biotech/pharma; product launch experience required
Demonstrated success in building and scaling commercial operations in a high-growth or launch environment
Deep expertise in sales operations, field effectiveness, incentive compensation, CRM, analytics, and data governance
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all levels of the organization, including executive and board
Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills, with experience translating complex data into compelling insights
Preferred
Experience working in Epilepsy or Neurology preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-& long-term disability
Accidental death & dismemberment
Life insurance programs
Employee Assistance Program
Travel insurance
Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
Vacation
Personal days
Sick days
End-of-year company shutdown
Training, Learning & Development program
Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees
Company
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Ian Mortimer
President & CEO
Tucker Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
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