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…
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A neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company
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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.
LinkedIn followers
25,274
People associated on LinkedIn
395
Reported office locations
3650 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W8, CA
117 Kendrick Street, Suite 200, Needham, MA 02494, US
Business categories
Health Care
Biopharma
Biotechnology
Genetics
Medical
Pharmaceutical
Other recorded names
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
Xenon Careers
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Specialties
biotechnology
ion channel science
neurology
epilepsy
depression
and pain
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Reported total investment
1,838,329,717
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals: Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization…
10+ YOECandidates need a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field with at least 10 years of pharma or biotech experience; BSc or MSc holders with relevant experience are considered. Strong powder-based solid dose experience, regulatory CMC writing, deep cGMP knowledge and global CDMO management are required.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals: Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization…
5+ YOE5+ MgmtXenon Pharmaceuticals requires an undergraduate life sciences degree and 5+ years (Senior Manager) or 8+ years (Associate Director) of pharmaceutical management experience. Candidates need strong knowledge of QC testing, ICH stability, OOS/OOT investigations, batch release and quality systems.
Quality control, Statistical process control, Collaboration, Workflow, CTAS, Quality assurance
Xenon Pharmaceuticals: Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization…
10+ YOE10+ MgmtXenon Pharmaceuticals requires a PhD in a relevant science with at least 10 years of pharma or biotech management experience, or an MSc with relevant experience. Candidates need extensive late-stage drug product and CDMO oversight experience, solid oral dosage manufacturing knowledge and deep cGMP expertise.
Clinical trials, Lead a team, Manufacturing processes, Regulatory compliance, Packaging, Supply chain management
Xenon Pharmaceuticals: Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization…
15+ YOECandidates need an undergraduate degree, with an MBA strongly preferred, and 15+ years of progressive compensation or HR leadership, ideally in growing public life sciences companies. Strong analytics, systems skills, business acumen and experience with Boards or Compensation Committees are also needed.