Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

Zymeworks Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & time off

Medical, dental & vision benefits by/b

Employee Share Purchase Program

Employee Equity Program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Zymeworks Inc. in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, to lead method development and QC testing for biotherapeutic programs. You will partner with CDMOs, support regulatory filings, and shape analytical strategies across development stages.

The role requires a Ph.D. and 5+ years in biotech/pharma, strong chromatography, MS, ELISA skills, and excellent communication. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, analytical science, or related field with 5+ years in pharma/biotech
• Experience with method qualification/validation and regulatory submissions (IND/BLA)
• Independently conduct R&D with external CDMO partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage method development and validation of methods at CDMOs for GMP biotherapeutic manufacturing
• Lead Analytical Team and SME for development and characterization across development stages
• Support analytical control strategies for multispecific antibodies and ADCs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Research, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory)
• Troubleshoot complex issues and guide team members and contract labs
• Contribute to regulatory submissions (CMC sections) and deliver technical documents
• Maintain data archives and ensure methods meet regulatory requirements
• Build positive relationships with peers, management, and external partners

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Independent R&D

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry/related field

Tools

Analytical chromatography

Capillary electrophoresis

ELISA

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

Company Description

Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. The Company’s asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates such as pasritamig. In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the early-stage development of innovative medicines. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver BC, with operations in Bellevue WA, Dublin IRE, and Singapore.

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 or Vancouver, BC and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

What You'll Do

• Manage the method development and phase-appropriate validation of methods at CDMOs for GMP biotherapeutic manufacturing.
• Serve as Analytical Team Lead (ATL) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for analytical method development and biochemical characterization for all phases of process development from first-in-human to late-stage clinical and commercial filings.
• Support developing, establishing, and actively maintaining analytical control strategies for multispecific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) biotherapeutics.
• Collaborate productively within internal and external cross-functional teams (Research, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory) and provide analytical expertise for biotherapeutics including ADCs.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide scientific guidance to team members and/or contract laboratories.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of CMC portions of regulatory submissions and updates (IND and BLA).
• Author technical documents and deliver presentations to management, technical, and project groups.
• Organize, maintain, and analyze internal archive of data and reports generated by CDMO partners.
• Ensure that all developed methods are compatible with quality requirements including regulations, policies, applicable guidelines, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers, management, and external partners.

What You'll Bring

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, analytical science, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience with analytical chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, cell-based bioassays, protein mass spectrometry, biophysical methods, and other analytical techniques.
• Expertise in potency assay development and previous experience with translation of product mechanism of actions into robust QC release methods is highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of biotechnology product development and analytical expectations at each stage of clinical product development life-cycle.
• Excellent oral and writing skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for method qualification/validation and experience authoring regulatory sections for IND through BLA filings.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct research and development activities in collaboration with a third party CDMO network.
• Embody and champion Zymeworks’ values: Act with Integrity. Collaborate. Care.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.

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
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

This role is not eligible for relocation or immigration support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.