Senior Program Manager (Clinical)

Zymeworks Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading vacation and paidtime

Medical, dental and vision benefits by

Employee Share Purchase Program

Employee Equity Program

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

Zymeworks Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead early-stage clinical programs from Vancouver or Bellevue in a hybrid setup (minimum 3 days onsite).

You will develop frameworks, manage timelines and budgets, and coordinate with Clinical, Preclinical, CMC, and Commercial teams to drive programs toward Phase I/II trials. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in a biological science.
• Six or more years of project-management experience in bioscience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience managing multiple external partnerships.
• Broad knowledge of early-stage biologics development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project management for early-stage clinical programs and track tasks with the Project Leader.
• Develop and implement a new matrixed Product Development Team framework with cross-functional input.
• Manage project planning, timelines, and execution.
• Lead Product Development Team meetings across programs.
• Coordinate with Clinical Development and other groups to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to support leadership.
• Collaborate with Clinical team to ensure study timelines and budgets.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare and manage clinical and product development plans and budgets.
• Liaise with preclinical teams to accelerate toward trials.
• Oversee budgets and forecasts for operating expenses.

Skills

Project management

Biotech industry experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

PMP certification (nice to have)

Education

BSc in biological science

Job 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 can be located in Vancouver or Bellevue and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

What You'll Do

• Support project management for early-stage clinical programs and work with the Project Leader to track tasks while considering timelines and budget.
• Develop and implement a new matrixed Product Development Team framework with input from cross-functional partners, including Clinical, Preclinical, CMC, and Commercial.
• Manage the project planning process, track project timelines, and drive execution.
• In collaboration with the Team Lead, manage Product Development Team meetings across different programs.
• Work across functional areas to ensure Clinical Development maintains project timelines and budgets, collaborating with preclinical, CMC, finance, and other groups within Zymeworks.
• Identify issues, analyze risks, and develop contingency plans to support the Clinical Project Leader and Clinical Development team.
• Partner with the Zymeworks Clinical team to ensure study timelines and budgets are achieved.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare and manage overall clinical and product development plans for each clinical program, including associated timelines and budget information.
• Liaise with preclinical project teams and Clinical Development teams to identify gaps and accelerate preclinical programs toward Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Oversee program budgets and maintain forecasts for annual operating expenditures and departmental expenses.

What You'll Bring

• BSc in a biological science
• Minimum six (6+) years of project-management experience in the bioscience industry
• PMP certification is a plus
• Experience in multiple external partnerships and proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Broad knowledge of early-stage development of new biologics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and ability to achieve results through other managers and people.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.

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.