Senior Manager, Trial Operations

Xenon Pharmaceuticals
VancouverPosted 25 April 2026

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Senior Manager, Trial Operations Who We Are: Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/xene) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need. 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 https://xenon-pharma.com/pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need, including epilepsy, depression and pain. Our Phase 3 azetukalner program represents the most advanced, clinically validated potassium channel modulator in late-stage clinical development for multiple indications. In March 2026, we announced positive topline data from our Phase 3 X-TOLE2 study of azetukalner in focal onset seizures (FOS), and we anticipate submitting a New Drug Application to the Food and Drug Administration in the third quarter of 2026. Our Phase 3 epilepsy program also includes a second FOS study, X-TOLE3, which would support regulatory submissions outside the U.S., and the X-ACKT study in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which would support regulatory submissions for an additional epilepsy indication. We also have multiple Phase 3 azetukalner clinical trials underway in major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar depression (BPD), based on topline data from our Phase 2 X-NOVA clinical trial. In addition, we are proud of our strong heritage in human genetics, deep understanding of ion channel biology, and expertise in novel chemistries to enable potent, selective ion channel targeting, and continue to advance an early-stage pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates. In 2025, we initiated Phase 1 trials for XEN1701 (targeting Nav1.7) and XEN1120 (targeting Kv7). Nav1.7 and Kv7 are important pain targets, and data from these Phase 1 studies are expected in 2026 to support Phase 2 proof-of-concept studies in acute pain. 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 Senior Manager, Trial Operations to join our team. This person may work flexibly across a number of clinical stage trials and projects, acting as a study lead and manager for select clinical trial and be hands-on in data compilation, review and analysis, clinical trial set-up and management, and operational support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks and projects. In addition, the successful candidate must have strong project management experience, excellent verbal and written communication, an ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate good judgement, and be flexible and detail oriented. This position reports to the Director, Trial Operations and will be based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada. We will consider remote locations for exceptional candidates. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and industry experience. Hybrid positions require a minimum of two onsite days per week. On-site positions require up to five on-site days per week. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide clinical trial management leadership for multiple Phase 1 and 4 studies, across therapeutic areas. - Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure highly integrated plans and documents for clinical trials. - Develop, propose, and manage plans for assigned studies and activities. - Lead the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in collaboration with other internal team members, coordinate the evaluation of proposals and provide input into the selection and contracting of Contract Research Organizations (CRO) and other clinical s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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