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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

• Innovative, analytical, and creative in problem solving and implementing solutions
• 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
• Experience with strategic planning, project management, and process transformation
• Review adherence to SLAs by IT service delivery teams; provide visibility to site leadership team on SLA performance, gaps, remediation actions taken
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, administrative systems, cyber security, networking, servers, web technologies, telecommunications, research computing, and user support services
• Outstanding leadership ability and understanding of organizational and human dynamics
• Responsible for development and periodic testing of the technical disaster recovery plan for the sites
• 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
• 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
• Excellent communicator, superb listener, with ability to build relationships, community, and influence
• Demonstrated ability to run a large, complex IT function within a rapidly growing business environment
• 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

Education And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

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

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

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

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.