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

• Demonstrated ability to run a large, complex IT function within a rapidly growing business environment
• Excellent communicator, superb listener, with ability to build relationships, community, and influence
• Experience with strategic planning, project management, and process transformation
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, administrative systems, cyber security, networking, servers, web technologies, telecommunications, research computing, and user support services
• Innovative, analytical, and creative in problem solving and implementing solutions
• Outstanding leadership ability and understanding of organizational and human dynamics
• Proven track record of managing organizations with complex IT environments
• Ability to work highly effectively at all levels and with diverse stakeholders, internally and externally
• Manage contract IT service delivery organizations and SaaS vendors to ensure IT service is delivered as per service level agreements (SLAs) to the sites; optimize site IT service delivery
• Review adherence to SLAs by IT service delivery teams; provide visibility to site leadership team on SLA performance, gaps, remediation actions taken
• Ensure that site leadership team take the required actions to ensure employees at the site adhere to established IT processes and comply with IT policies
• Responsible for development and periodic testing of the technical disaster recovery plan for the sites
• Responsible for life cycle management of IT infrastructure required for business operations conducted at the sites; maintain an inventory of IT assets and manage risks associated with aging components; develop and sponsor annual capital projects for equipment requiring upgrades

Education and Experience

• 20+ years of progressive IT experience, majority of which should be in Pharma and must be a hands-on onsite leader.
• Mix of in-house and consulting leadership experience
• BS or BA, with some type of degree in computer-related subject
• SAP S4 + MSFT technology background, including MSFT Project
• Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology or related discipline
• Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and vendor management
• Experience working in pharma/biotech manufacturing is highly desirable
• Must possess excellent prioritization and project management skills
• Can maintain a strong customer focus and to prioritize and quickly resolve issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel

Skills and Abilities

• Proven track record as an IT department leader with a collaborative leadership style (responsible for 40-80 ppl).
• Pharma + SAP background (must understand R&D, Supply Chain, P2P in a GxP, CSV environment for a similarly sized - $2B company).
• Proven track record delivering SAP S4 Finance, Procurement and HR functionality.
• Experience managing outsourced operations/collaborative integration with outsourced IT providers.

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: May 16, 2023

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