We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to become a member of the business development team. The candidate will play a primary role in the identification, evaluation and assessment of new licensing and business opportunities for XenoPort. In addition, the candidate will play a role in portfolio planning and commercial support to early research programs.

Responsibilities include

• evaluation of possible partnership/M&A opportunities by performing financial, market and strategic analyses to assess the fit with XenoPort;
• attending business development and/or relevant medical/scientific meetings to search for business/scientific opportunities aligned with corporate interests;
• developing and maintaining strong external relationships and communication with potential collaborators;
• supporting business development activities through licensing/company screens, due diligence, corporate visits, written communications and contract negotiations;
• researching and analyzing secondary market research to provide support for business development, strategic and possible M&A activities;
• supporting the portfolio review and strategic planning processes; and
• providing commercial support to internal XenoPort research programs.

BS in Science (biology or chemistry preferred), Finance, Marketing and an MBA. An advanced science degree (MS, MD, PhD) is preferred. 5-7 years of total health care experience with at least 1-2 years within business development, strategic marketing, investment banking or consulting. A minimum of two years related work experience performing financial and strategic analyses is required. Excellent communication and presentations skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience or training in CNS diseases is preferred but not required.

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XenoPort is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered product candidates that utilize the body's natural nutrient transporter mechanisms to improve the therapeutic benefits of drugs. We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is ready for the challenges of a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The primary role of the position is to assist with the coordination and activities of the financial planning and analysis team.

Responsibilities include

• owning the annual budget, quarterly updates and 10-year model, including the processes and the supporting application tools and their related functionality;
• mentoring and managing Finance Managers and (indirectly) Financial Analysts;
• acting as primary finance liaison for development departments;
• interfacing with Business Development and other internal departments for modeling, business analytics, etc.; and
• integrating with XenoPort Project Teams from the finance side.

Requires an MBA or CFA or CPA and/or investment bank/Big 4 accounting experience with 10+ years of work experience and appropriate management experience, preferably in a public biotechnology/biopharmaceutical environment. 5+ years experience with FP&A in public biotech/medical device company. Substantial experience building and modeling budget and reforecast cycles/programs. Substantial experience building and modeling strategic planning (5 and 10 year
models). Has overseen the enhancement of FP&A processes and applications through different phases of a company’s growth. Creative thinker and problem solver. Proven ability to work in a cross functional environment on complex scientific issues. Solid managerial skills and a leadership style that is collaborative and supportive. Demonstrated ability to function both as an individual contributor and as part of an integrated drug development team. Willing to “roll up sleeves” to get work done when needed. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Demonstrated depth and leadership in business/strategic thinking and commercial/industry understanding - own projects and peer projects. Demonstrated excellence in independent management of complex projects. A demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and inspire others is essential.

Strong preference for experience of public company earnings/guidance matters, commercial team experience/partnering and experience monitoring department and corporate costs.

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XenoPort is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered product candidates that utilize the body's natural nutrient transporter mechanisms to improve the therapeutic benefits of drugs. We are looking for an experienced administrative professional who is ready for the challenges of a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• managing the company’s lobby area: greets and directs all visitors, including vendors, clients and job candidates; ensures completion of paperwork, sign-in and security procedures;
• sorting and distributing incoming mail and processing outgoing mail;
• performing basic clerical tasks: special administrative projects, research and data analysis tasks, coordinate activities between departments and outside parties;
• supporting technical documentation activities for the maintenance and calibration programs;
• tracking relevant operating procedures (SOPs) and providing file support of documents to the Facilities Services group;
• providing departmental support for database management, equipment history and general filing;
• maintaining a list of commonly used vendors and contacts;
• partnering with Purchasing and Lab Managers to maintain and administer service agreements for analytical lab equipment, coordinating vendor visits and needed services;
• assisting with audit preparedness of controlled departmental documents; and
• assisting with miscellaneous projects, as assigned.

Requires an AA/AS in database management or relevant experience. Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes as it relates to the production of biotechnology products. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organization and clerical skills. Strong written and verbal skills, self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, team player. Proficient in the use of a wide variety of computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with an ERP system and CMMS systems that would support Facilities functions. Some knowledge of the cGMPs relating to facilities and equipment maintenance.

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XenoPort is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered product candidates that utilize the body's natural nutrient transporter mechanisms to improve the therapeutic benefits of drugs. We are looking for an experienced Sales & Marketing professional who is ready for the challenges of a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The self-starting Sales and Marketing Coordinator will manage cross-functional activities which fall under the Marketing, Sales and Sales Operations departments. In this position, the primary focus will be to coordinate communications between in-house commercial teams and the field sales force. This position will interface with cross-functional teams within XenoPort, our commercial partner, and outside vendors. Additional responsibilities will include supporting all sales and marketing tactical initiatives. Strong planning and organizational capabilities will be necessary to ensure timely coordination of all requests and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

• coordinating communications between internal teams and the field sales force (including obtaining of all necessary approvals);
• managing sales material inventory and shipping to the field sales force;
• coordinating sales material shipments from our commercial partner;
• managing outside vendor relations;
• managing sales and marketing meeting planning and logistics;
• ensuring that relevant contracts, purchase orders, and invoices are processed correctly and in a timely fashion, and maintaining orderly records of all contracts, purchase orders and invoices;
• managing and maintaining marketing and field sales meetings calendar;
• assisting with budget management as directed by supervisor;
• handling day to day requests as directed by supervisors;
• facilitating the fulfillment of sales material requests;
• providing support for field sales training meetings; and
• assisting on tactical initiatives as requested by the commercial team.

BA/BS degree preferred with at least 2-4 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Must be self-directed and well organized. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Exemplary internal and external customer service skills. Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks. Strong ability to work in a team. Strong interpersonal skills.

Strong preference for experience of public company earnings/guidance matters, commercial team experience/partnering and experience monitoring department and corporate costs.

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We are current looking for an energetic and talented candidate to join our Clinical Sciences group within Clinical Development. The primary role of the position is to provide medical and scientific leadership for assigned clinical development programs. The successful candidate will be immersed in the strategy and day to day operations in order to motivate and lead teams, execute plans and ensure the success of assigned programs.

• development of efficient and creative Clinical Development plans that lead to successful registration of drug candidates;
• providing a strong strategic voice within the company for assigned therapeutic areas, both at the Core Project Team and Portfolio Management Committee. Works closely with team members to develop project implementation plans;
• leading clinical study teams in trial execution and balancing scientific integrity with operational concerns;
• playing a key role in regulatory interactions, including setting strategy, creation and/or review of regulatory submissions and interaction with FDA;
• providing input and support for the development of commercial strategies;
• organizing and successfully executing Clinical Advisory Boards;
• critically evaluating potential licensing or partnering opportunities;
• incorporating scientific information into a clinical trial design. Researches, designs and writes the background, the objectives, and the non-statistical study design, material and methods sections of the protocol; and
• building relationship with the investigator community. Obtaining expert input into pre- and post-development programs. Understanding FDA regulations and participating in FDA interaction with senior colleagues.

Medical Doctor with at least 8 years of industry clinical development experience. Strong foundation and/or subspecialty certification/training with therapeutic experience in gastroenterology required. Broad experience in the clinical development process, including study design, protocol writing, study execution and data analysis. Designed and led a number of high quality clinical trials and is intimately familiar with the relevant regulatory issues. Ideally, qualified candidates will have conducted clinical trials for products that have received FDA approval. Demonstrated ability to work in multiple therapeutic areas by developing knowledge base and obtaining expert input in order to successful execute development plan. Proven ability to work in a cross functional environment on complex scientific issues. Solid managerial skills and a leadership style that is collaborative and supportive. A demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and inspire others is essential. Functioning effectively both as an individual contributor and as part of an integrated drug development team. Willing to “roll up sleeves” to get work done when needed. Creative thinker and problem solver with strong verbal, writing and presenting skills.

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We are current looking for an energetic and talented Analytical Chemist to join our Analytical Development group within Pharmaceutical Operations. The group is well equipped with advanced analytical instrumentation and techniques, such as HPLC, IC, dissolution apparatus, particle size analyzer, LC/MS/MS, GC/MS, NMR, as well as state-of-the-art data processing and management systems. This position will report to a group leader in the Analytical Development group within Analytical Chemistry.

• developing and validating GMP compatible analytical methods for API and drug product;
• performing sample analysis, preparing and reviewing related analytical documents in supporting chemistry and formulation development by following GMP and methods;
• evaluating physical and chemical properties for drug substances, including pH and solvent solubility, particle size, solid and solution stability, and solid state characterization;
• working on complex analytical and product development problems;
• reviewing protocols, laboratory data and reports from CMO/CRO;
• serving as an analytical liaison in inter-departmental project teams or in interaction with external CMO/CRO if needed;
• participating in preparation of CMC documents for regulatory filings; and
• maintaining familiarity with current regulatory guidelines.

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (or equivalent) with zero to three years of working experience or MS degree in chemistry with five or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analysis. Experience in GMP analytical method development/validation and/or ICH stability testing within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience with modern HPLC systems, data handling software and lab documentation. Capability of solving complex analytical problems in a dynamic work environment. Capability of working effectively in multi-disciplinary projects. Strong organization, communication and problem solving skills. Good record of research publication or report/document writing. Familiarity with physical chemical property characterization for API and drug product.

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