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Xenon Pharmaceuticals

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A neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company

Burnaby, BC

Biotechnology Research
201–500 people

About

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need. Our lead molecule, azetukalner, is a novel, potent, selective Kv7 potassium channel opener in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of epilepsy, major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar depression (BPD). We are also advancing an early-stage portfolio of multiple promising potassium and sodium channel modulators, including Kv7 and Nav1.7 programs in Phase 1 development for the potential treatment of pain. We have offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Open positions

Senior Discovery Operations Coordinator

Hybrid · Burnaby

The role provides integrated operational support across Discovery, including administrative tasks, scientific data management, and laboratory inventory coordination. It serves as a connector between lab teams, project teams, and digital systems to ensure efficient drug discovery workflows.

Associate Director, CMC, Drug Product

Hybrid · Burnaby

The Associate Director will lead non-clinical and early-phase clinical formulation and process development activities for small molecule drug products. They will manage CDMO relationships, oversee manufacturing activities, and ensure CMC documentation meets regulatory requirements for global filings.

Associate Director, Quality Control

Hybrid · Burnaby

The Associate Director will lead quality control activities for clinical and commercial drug substance and drug product programs, ensuring compliance with ICH and cGMP requirements. Responsibilities include managing stability programs, overseeing analytical testing, leading investigations for OOS/OOT results, and managing relationships with external testing laboratories.

Senior Project Manager/Associate Director, Discovery Project Management

Hybrid · Burnaby

The Senior Project Manager will manage Discovery-stage programs, including coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking timelines, and managing budgets. They will also oversee external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and facilitate the progression of compounds through preclinical development.

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Quality Control

Hybrid · Burnaby

The Senior Manager/Associate Director will lead quality control activities for clinical and commercial drug substance and drug product programs, ensuring compliance with ICH and cGMP requirements. Responsibilities include managing analytical results, stability programs, reference standards, and leading investigations for out-of-specification or out-of-trend observations.

Animal Care Technician

On-site · Burnaby

The Animal Care Technician will perform routine husbandry duties, monitor animal health, and maintain facility cleanliness in accordance with CCAC guidelines. They will also assist with technical procedures, maintain accurate health records, and manage inventory for the resource facility.

Director/Senior Director, CMC, Drug Product Manufacturing (Late Stage/Commercial)

Hybrid · Burnaby

The Director, CMC, Drug Product oversees late-stage process development, validation, and commercial manufacturing of drug products through external partners. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing CDMO relationships, and providing strategic oversight for CMC documentation and submissions.

Executive Director, Total Rewards

Hybrid · Burnaby

Lead the design and execution of competitive total rewards strategies, including base salary, bonuses, equity, and benefits for the US and Canada. Collaborate with executive leadership and the Board to align compensation programs with business objectives and regulatory requirements.