Clinical Scientist 1 or 2

Boston, MA, USA Req #291
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Who We Are:  
 
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of people living with neurological and psychiatric disorders. We are looking for great people who thrive in a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture to join the Xenon team. 
 
What We Do: 
 
We are advancing an exciting product pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need, including epilepsy and depression. Our flagship azetukalner program represents the most advanced potassium channel modulator in clinical development for multiple indications. Building upon the positive results and compelling data from our Phase 2b “X-TOLE” study in adult patients with focal epilepsy, our Phase 3 epilepsy program includes multiple clinical trials evaluating azetukalner in patients with focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. In 2024, we are planning to initiate a Phase 3 azetukalner program in major depressive disorder, based on topline data from our Phase 2 “X-NOVA” clinical trial. In addition, we are proud of the leading-edge science coming out of our discovery labs, including early-stage research programs that leverage our extensive ion channel expertise and drug discovery capabilities to identify validated drug targets and develop new product candidates. Backed by a strong balance sheet to support our growth plans, we continue to build a fully integrated, premier neuroscience company with strong discovery, clinical development, corporate, and commercial operations. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a Clinical Scientist 1 or 2 to join our team. The Clinical Scientist 1 or 2 will be a member of a highly collaborative Clinical Development team, with involvement in a diverse range of activities.

This position reports to the Vice President, Clinical Development and will be in Boston, MA, USA. This role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and industry experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide scientific input on disease indications, trial designs and scientific rationale for relevant compounds within specific therapeutic areas
  • Perform literature searches, coordinate scientific discussions relevant for designing study protocols and interacting efficiently with internal/external collaborators to ensure the trial design meets current regulatory and scientific requirements
  • Participate in the development, implementation, conduct and reporting of clinical trials, keeping up-to-date with preclinical and clinical data relevant to the investigational product(s)
  • Provide ongoing critical evaluation of development strategies to maintain state-of-the-art clinical development plans that are competitive and consistent with the latest regulatory requirements; proactively identify challenges and develop contingency plans to mitigate
  • Participate in monitoring, summarizing and interpreting data from an overall scientific standpoint, assessing the scientific implications and contributing to recommendations that may impact clinical development plans
  • Generate and review clinical and regulatory documents, ensuring  scientific and medical accuracy of submissions to the Health Authorities; participate in discussions with the Health Authorities where needed
  • Using Company, product and patient knowledge, work with Clinical Operations and CRO to support Investigator identification and site feasibility and selection
  • Participate in the planning and study start-up processes for clinical trials by providing, for example, appropriate scientific training and information to the CRO, Investigators and site personnel
  • Critically read and evaluate relevant medical literature and keep up-to-date with medical and other scientific developments relevant to the investigational product(s) and disease indication(s)
  • Maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with external scientific experts, thought leaders and the general medical community in accordance with Clinical Development and Medical Affairs plans
  • May plan projects and clinical studies with external collaborators 
  • Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines linked with departmental activities
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MD, PhD, or MSc with experience in pharmaceutical development, preferably in designing and conducting international clinical trials in accordance with applicable regulations
  • A minimum of 2 years of Industry Clinical Pharmacology/Clinical Development experience. Job level will be commensurate with years of experience and degree
  • At least 1 year of clinical trial design/analysis experience required
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to build credibility and trust inside and outside the Company
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Be science and data driven while at the same time, creative and flexible in strategic thinking and problem solving
  • Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute to project timelines

The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $127,600 USD; we will consider above this range for exceptional candidates. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and other qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity.

Our Total Rewards program includes base salary, target bonus, and stock options, as well as a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-& long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance programs, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance, and retirement savings programs with company matching contributions.

Xenon encourages time to rest and re-charge through vacation, personal days, sick days, and an end-of-year company shutdown. Xenon highly values employee development and has an expanding Training, Learning & Development program, including a Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees.
 
US positions only: Xenon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in all states in which we hire. Learn more about the E-Verify program here 

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