Senior Director, Business Development

<meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">How You'll Contribute</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position serves as a key member of the business development transactions team, reporting to the</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Acting Chief Development Officer.  This person will act as the deal architect and lead negotiator (deal structuring, term sheet, contract negotiations) for partnering opportunities strategically aligned with corporate initiatives. The position will also</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">be responsible for</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">presenting analyses to internal team members and senior management team members.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What You'll Do</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Structure and negotiate complex partnership agreements including licensing deals, co-development collaborations, platform technology agreements, and research collaborations.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, R&amp;D, and Commercial teams to develop deal terms, financial models, and negotiation strategies.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead due diligence processes, coordinating with technical, regulatory, and legal teams to address partner inquiries.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Drive negotiations to achieve</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">optimal</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">economic terms while</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">maintaining</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">strategic alignment and relationship quality</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">with alignment from Sr. Leadership</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and resolve issues promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully, escalate to senior management quickly.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Facilitate decision making process at key governance deal committees by preparing comprehensive presentations/memos.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proactively</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">monitor</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">the external business environment and</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">maintain</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">a knowledge base of licensing transactions and other companies partnering activities.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build and continuously strengthen broad industry network to</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">facilitate</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">deal making.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintains relationship with partners through alliance management activities post deal.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Represents</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">the company at scientific, investor and partnering conferences.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Leads through example to</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">establish</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">an environment fostering effective and collaborative working relationships.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What You'll Bring</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Post-graduate degree (business/relevant scientific discipline</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">(Pharm D, MD, PhD) and a minimum of 10 years’ related experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">A record of accomplishment in business development, preferably with sell-side experience in oncology and autoimmune diseases.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Expertise</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">building detailed valuation models and presentations that incorporate all research findings and recommendations and experience with term sheet and contract negotiations</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team. Ability to</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">establish</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent deliverables and work effectively in a challenging, milestone-driven environment.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to manage,</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">develop</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and empower employees and teams.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience leading strategic planning processes/initiatives in a complex cross-functional environment with and without direct authority.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to think and act strategically, anticipate</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">road-blocks</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and map out next steps.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Successful</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">track record</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">in business development in a leading role: developing,</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">negotiating</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and securing creative licensing,</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">partnership</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and acquisition deals from</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">initial</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">terms to deal closure while ensuring deals are “win-win”.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">A strong understanding of</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, drug development process and trends, competitor</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">landscape</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and business strategy.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Outstanding skills in competitive analysis and opportunity identification.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">high</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">level of integrity and ethics.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent deliverables and work effectively in a challenging, milestone-driven environment.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Results-oriented with excellent attention to detail.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence senior leaders and clearly articulate strategic</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">objectives.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Total Rewards</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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).</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Our total rewards package that includes:&nbsp;</span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Industry leading vacation and paid time off</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Exceptional medical, dental and vision benefits by country</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zymelife health and wellness benefits</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Matching RRSP / 401K / Pension program</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employee Share Purchase Program</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employee Equity Program</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Paid time off to volunteer in your community</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role is not eligible for relocation or immigration support.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">NOTE TO AGENCIES:&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> 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. &nbsp;</span></p> <meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Company Description</strong></b><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) clinical-stage biotechnology company 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. Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">antibody-based therapeutic candidates</span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, and Singapore.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Why Work With Us</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role can be remote or report into our Bellevue WA or Vancouver BC locations</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><br></p>