Associate Director, IT Business Partner G&A

Zymeworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Pharma sector is seeking an experienced IT professional to develop and manage IT strategies that align with business needs. The role involves overseeing team performance, vendor management, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT, particularly within the Pharma sector, and possess strong leadership and collaboration skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, bonus, and equity.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Health and wellness programs

Pension savings

Employee share and equity programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience, with significant Pharma sector exposure.
• Hands-on experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an IT Strategy and Roadmap aligned with business needs.
• Manage team performance and vendor relationships, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or computer-related discipline

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Develop, revise, and deliver an IT Strategy and Roadmap aligned with G&A business needs.
2. Manage team performance, including outsourced vendors.
3. Ensure high customer satisfaction and manage the IT cost center, overseeing budgets and financials.
4. Serve as a Business Partner for the G&A group, collaborating with IT leadership and business communities across HR, Legal, Finance, and other functions.
5. Lead application portfolio management, including SDLC oversight, system upgrades, and continuous improvement.
6. Manage vendor relationships to ensure SLAs are met and promote a culture of transparency and accountability.
7. Proactively adapt to organizational and external changes, fostering a culture of shared ownership and continuous evolution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience, with significant Pharma sector exposure.
• Leadership experience in both in-house and consulting roles.
• Bachelor's degree in science or computer-related discipline.
• Hands-on experience as a Business Analyst or similar role, with expertise in SAP applications and SuccessFactors HR solutions.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Deep understanding of Pharma-specific accounting, finance, procurement, and HR environments.
• Experience managing large projects and outsourced operations.
• Innovative problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. The salary range for this position is CAD $, - CAD $, based on experience and location. Our benefits include generous paid time off, health and wellness programs, pension savings, and employee share and equity programs. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.