Associate Medical Director

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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