Co-op Student, Portfolio Strategy

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a business case for a rare disease program by integrating scientific, clinical, and competitive insights
• Conduct targeted competitive intelligence to characterize the treatment landscape, key competitors, and regulatory milestones
• Synthesize external clinical data to understand molecule differentiation potential and unmet medical needs
• Contribute to the strategic framing of opportunities, including potential positioning and value drivers
• Develop structured outputs, such as slides and narratives, to communicate business cases to cross-functional stakeholders
• Assist in preparing materials for internal decision-making forums and participate in team discussions

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related discipline
• Available for a co-op term of at least 8 months
• Strong scientific and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least one relevant previous co-op term

About the Company

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. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, we are dedicated to optimizing healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge science and strategic asset management.