Company Description
Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. The Company’s asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates such as pasritamig. In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the early-stage development of innovative medicines. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver BC, with operations in Bellevue WA, Dublin IRE, and Singapore.

Why Work With Us

Nothing is more critical to our success than the quality of our team. The work we do is meaningful and impactful - we care about each other as well as the patients we serve. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

We are currently seeking a Co-op Student to join our Portfolio Strategy team. The successful candidate will support the development of a structured business case for a rare disease development program (specific indication confidential) within the Portfolio Strategy team. The objective is to integrate competitive intelligence, clinical evidence, and external landscape insights to inform strategic positioning and decision-making.

This position reports to the Portfolio Strategy Manager. This role will be located in Vancouver, BC and is full-time onsite. The hourly wage for this co-op position is $21.00 CAD. 

What You'll Do

• Support the development of a business case for a rare disease program, integrating scientific, clinical, and competitive insights.
• Conduct targeted competitive intelligence to characterize:  
• • Current and emerging treatment landscape  
  • Key competitors, mechanisms of action, and clinical positioning  
  • Relevant clinical trial data and regulatory milestones  
• Synthesize external clinical data to inform understanding of:  
• • Differentiation potential of the molecule  
  • Unmet medical needs in the indication  
  • Key risks and uncertainties  
• Contribute to strategic framing of the opportunity, including:  
• • Potential positioning within the treatment landscape  
  • High-level value drivers and areas of differentiation  
• Support development of structured outputs (slides and narrative) to communicate the business case clearly to cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Assist in preparing materials for internal discussions and decision-making forums.  
• Participate in team discussions to refine assumptions and ensure alignment with broader portfolio strategy. 

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or related discipline. 
• Available for a co-op term of at least 8-months. Successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is preferred. 
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  
• Highly organized with good attention to detail.    
• Good oral, presentation, and scientific/technical writing skills.  
• Good computer skills particularly with Excel and PowerPoint.  

Learning Opportunities

• How business cases are built in biotech portfolio strategy.  
• Integration of clinical data, competitive intelligence, and strategic framing.  
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and communication across R&D and business teams.  
• Experience translating complex scientific information into clear, decision-ready insights.  
• Exposure to the business side of science, including how R&D data and external evidence inform strategic and portfolio decisions.  

Why Work for Us 

Zymeworks’ employees are passionate, engaged and extremely motivated to succeed. We are excited by the cutting-edge science and technology, the endless possibilities this union holds and the sheer opportunity to be a part of something big.  

As a Co-op Student, you’ll get to work directly with the teams to learn and contribute to creating the best-in-class therapeutics.  Our Co-op Program is designed to challenge students to think critically by actively participating in projects, and to develop professionally and personally.  

Our competitive program makes your time at Zymeworks worthwhile.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.  

NOTE TO AGENCIES:  Zymeworks values our relationships with our recruiting partners. We only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted with us. Zymeworks is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.