Xenon Pharmaceuticals
Biotech
Director,MedicalAffairs(Epilepsy)
“Director, Medical Affairs (Epilepsy) at Xenon Pharmaceuticals. Skills: Medical Affairs strategy, Epilepsy program support, Cross functional collaboration. Support medical affairs strategy execution. Contribute to medical planning”
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking skills
Travel up to 25%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD, PharmD, MD education, 7+ years experience, Medical Affairs Management experience, Experience working cross functionally, Experience reviewing scientific publications, Experience participating in promotional material review, Ability to manage multiple projects, Ability to collaborate effectively, Excellent writing skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Must be self-motivated, Able to work autonomously
Nice to Have
Neurology or psychiatry background, Neuroscience experience, Epilepsy experience a plus
What You'll Do.
Support medical affairs strategy execution
Contribute to medical planning
Support clinical development activities
Support launch readiness
Engage internal stakeholders
Engage external stakeholders
Translate scientific information
Support medical affairs plans
Maintain understanding of product data
Maintain understanding of disease state
Maintain understanding of clinical landscape
Support internal discussions
Support medical decision making
Contribute to insight gathering
Serve as Medical Affairs partner
Collaborate with Commercial/Marketing
Collaborate with Market Access
Collaborate with Regulatory
Collaborate with Legal/Compliance
Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance
Participate in cross functional forums
Ensure scientific alignment
Ensure compliant communication
Review promotional materials
Review non promotional materials
Ensure scientific accuracy
Ensure compliance with standards
Support scientific engagement
Contribute to advisory boards
Contribute to investigator interactions
Contribute to congress activities
Represent Medical Affairs
Advance understanding of research
Advance understanding of commitment
Conduct all activities
Act in accordance with Company policies
Ensure policies are understood
Ensure policies are followed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional colleagues; Cross functional forums; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Healthcare professionals; Key opinion leaders; Patient advocacy organizations
Communication Scope
Scientific information; External scientific exchanges; Scientific discussions
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