Manager, Investments

Zymeworks Inc. • New York, NY

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About The Position

This role involves performing financial analysis to support the investment process through company- and asset-specific modeling, including the building and maintenance of drug forecasts, operating company models, and royalty monetization and structured investment models. The position also supports the due diligence process by conducting primary and secondary research, coordinating with internal teams, preparing presentation materials, managing the investment pipeline, and monitoring the competitive landscape. Additional project-based responsibilities may be assigned to support the growth and effectiveness of the company’s investment function.

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years of work experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or a comparable role within the life sciences industry with demonstrated deal or project-based accomplishments.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a life science field required with a track record of strong academic performance.
• Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Intellectual curiosity with an interest in biotechnology, drug development, and investing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information.
• Robust project management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of scientific, financial, and market data into actionable insights.
• Adherence to the highest levels of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis to support the investment process through company- and asset-specific modeling, including the building and maintenance of drug forecasts, operating company models, and royalty monetization and structured investment models.
• Support the due diligence process by conducting primary research and secondary research through interviews with physician key opinion leaders and consultants and evaluation and review of clinical data, commercial planning materials, competitive landscapes, and other technical diligence areas (IP, manufacturing, payor/market access, legal).
• Coordinate with relevant cross-functional internal teams as needed to support transaction execution.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials including investment presentations and opportunity assessments to support the Investment team in internal reviews and Board-level communications.
• Manage the investment pipeline to ensure updated record keeping and status tracking of all potential investment opportunities evaluated by the team.
• Monitor the broader competitive landscape, including deal activity and emerging trends, with regular communications to the Investment team.
• Take on additional project-based responsibilities as directed to support the growth and effectiveness of the company’s investment function.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits
• Outstanding work environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth
• Industry leading vacation and paid time off
• Exceptional medical, dental and vision benefits by country
• Zymelife health and wellness benefits
• Matching RRSP / 401K / Pension program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level