Job Description

Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, biospecific 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.

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.

Zymeworks is proudly headquartered in our brand new, net-zero facility located in the vibrant Main St biotech hub of Vancouver, BC, with operations in Seattle, WA and Dublin, Ireland. We offer a hybrid work environment with most team members working in-office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Vancouver office.
• Provide support to the EA of the CEO with administrative tasks and other executives if needed.
• Provide vacation/sick coverage for the EA of CEO
• Monitor expenses, generate purchase orders and complete expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliation as per the company guidelines and deadlines.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Assist EA with coordination of staff events and programs, conducts research, maintains RSVP lists, coordinate logistics, etc.
• Assist with staff event set-up, coordination, and tear down, and have flexibility to do this outside of normal working hours if needed.
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
• Proactively looks for new ways to improve current processes and their continuous improvement/efficiency.
• Fosters effective and collaborative working relationships with fellow employees, management and external associates.
• Provide front desk reception relief daily as needed. Receives guests, vendors and suppliers and maintains security by following established procedures. Monitors sign-in log and issues visitor badges. Receives courier packages and notifies receiving parties accordingly.
• Provide support with conference registrations as needed.
• Maintain scientific journal subscriptions using RightFind software.
• Assist with re-establishing the blood donor program.
• Assists team with ad-hoc tasks and general administrative duties.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in business, office administration, or a related program and a minimum of 2 years\' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and external associates.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high paced, fast changing environment. Results-oriented.
• Excellent customer service skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach. Ability to function professionally and pleasantly during periods of high stress.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to make thoughtful and timely decisions.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, sound judgement and discretion when handling issues of a difficult sensitive or confidential nature.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements in multiple time-zones
• Proficiency with MS Office. Experience with Mac operating systems an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP is desired.

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.

Our team enjoys:

• Industry leading vacation and paid time off
• Excellent health and wellness benefits
• Zymelife health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Matching RRSP / 401K program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Employee Equity Program

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.

Date: Jul 1, 2023

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