National Account Director - East Region

Role: National Account Director - East Region, leading U.S. market access strategy for Xenon’s epilepsy product pipeline, including Azetukalner. Responsibilities: build and maintain relationships with national and regional payers, secure rapid formulary adoption, develop strategic account plans, negotiate contracts, and maximize product access aligned with commercial goals. Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Value & Access teams; represent Xenon at industry events; provide payer insights; and oversee budget and team development if applicable. Requirements: bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), 10-12 years in biotech/pharma market access, with at least 5 years engaging with national accounts. Deep understanding of U.S. payer/PBM economics, analytics, and healthcare landscape. High-value: focus on epilepsy (focal onset seizures, generalized tonic-clonic), late-stage clinical development, and product launch readiness; some international travel; fully remote position. The role emphasizes strategic relationship management, access negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced neuroscience-focused biopharma environment.