Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) R&D and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates. We are  a global company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and Redwood City, CA. 

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.

This role will be located in Bellevue, WA and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

How You'll Contribute

The Program Manager serves as the program and project manager for our early- and late-stage clinical development programs and the interfaces between our internal cross-functional teams and our strategic partners.  

What You'll Do

• Ensure program teams and operational activities remain aligned with overall corporate strategy, project timeline and resource plans.
• Provide input into development of management processes, critical path issues/solutions, resource and project management.
• Work with TMO members, Legal, and Finance to facilitate movement of contracts through the review and approval process
• Foster strong relationships with team members and various department leads, supporting project-related communications and issue identification and management
• Maintain program-related CMC-specific documentation, including program timelines and tracking mechanisms, for both internal and external activities
• Track, monitor, and communicate contractual obligations, deliverables and milestones 
• Proactively identify issues and leading the resolution of conflicts while working collaboratively; where required elevate matters to appropriate leadership; ensure internal alignment prior to joint decisions.
• Work collaboratively with TMO department to execute against development plans
• Coordinate internal timelines and priorities with the various TMO functions
• Collaborate closely with CMC team members, to execute the external manufacturing strategies
• Track timelines and activities for development projects in order to achieve key deliverables and progress toward milestones and regulatory filings in alignment with company goals.
• Works closely and effectively with cross-functional development team members, consultants and vendors. 
• Develops, manages and maintains both high level and detailed timelines of the development plan and ensures that the functional resources and forecasts are aligned with project and program timelines.
• Analyzes and manages the critical path, evaluates potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks, and plans contingencies with input from various functions.
• Ensures regular and proactive communication amongst team members by monitoring, tracking and reporting project status to key stakeholders, including senior management.
• Assesses and mitigates project risks and creates contingency plans in collaboration with project teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s in biomedical sciences or other discipline related to life sciences and/or drug discovery. Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ related experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with relevant experience 
• Direct experience working in a biopharmaceutical technical operations discipline with a working knowledge of biologics drug development
• Ability to work as part of a high performing team and collaborate effectively with staff 
• Must have well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish highly functional relationships with diverse personalities both within and outside the company
• Able to develop solutions to complex problems by employing ingenuity, creativity and innovation
• Domestic and international travel (~10%) as needed
• Experience working with and managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent collaboration, communication and relationship management skills

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies. 

The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location for which the job is posted and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors and the salary offered may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location and qualifications (including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, education, training, skills, and experience).

Our total rewards package that includes: 

• Industry leading vacation and paid time off
• Exceptional medical, dental and vision benefits by country
• Zymelife health and wellness benefits
• Matching RRSP / 401K / Penion program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

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.