Associate Medical Director

Job Req ID: 1138- Location: Singapore, SGP, SGP- Additional Locations: N/A- Department: Early Stage Development1- Job Type: Full Time- Workplace Type: Hybrid**Associate Medical Director**:
**Company Description**

**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 Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and the Bay Area.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provides medical/scientific, strategic and operational expertise and support for the planning and execution of IND filings and early-stage clinical trials.
- Provides expert opinion on the pathophysiology and diagnosis of disease, existing and emerging treatments and unmet medical needs to inform key medical and business decisions.
- Conducts medical monitoring of clinical trials; writes protocols, informed consent documents; responds to questions from regulatory agencies, institutional review boards and ethics committees; reviews clinical data, case report forms and ensures final accuracy of clinical trial data for clinical study reports.
- Conducts safety monitoring, oversees conduct of clinical sites for adherence to both company standards, and government/industry regulations (GCP/ICH); supports development of investigator brochures; trains investigators and travels to clinical sites to build relationships with investigators and study teams in support of study enrollment.
- Institutes and continuously improves operating procedures ensuring best practices.
- Establishes appropriate strategic partnerships with centers of excellence, advocacy groups and KOLs in the areas of scientific interest.
- Collaborates closely with key stakeholders to ensure tight strategic integration of product development plans and strategies. Plans and develops content for advisory meetings with opinion leaders and for medical symposia.
- Participates in review of medical materials to ensure content is medically appropriate and compliant with internal and external requirements.
- Oversight of partnered clinical research operations (CRO) vendors.
- Keeps up to date on current relevant therapeutic areas through familiarity with literature, attendance at meetings, conventions and professional associations

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- MD, PharmD or equivalent for a recognized post-secondary educational institute.
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical oncology experience; specialist accreditation in oncology granted by the Singapore Specialist Accreditation Board strongly preferred; qualified international accreditation may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in global clinical trials, with specific experience in the APAC region.
- Legally eligible to work for Zymeworks in Singapore.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead through example.
- Strong understanding of clinical trials process with demonstrated ability to have designed and implemented programs and initiatives directed towards defined strategic objectives.
- Early stage development and regulatory experience preferable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent deliverables and work effectively in a challenging, milestone-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think and act strategically, anticipate roadblocks and map out next steps.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
- Knowledge of scientific methods, research design and medical practices and procedures.
- Excellent writing and oral presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results. Ability to travel.

**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:

- Industry leading vacation and paid time off
- Excellent health and wellness benefits
- Zymelife health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Matching country specific pension savings program
- Employee Share Purchase Program
- Employee Equity Program

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

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