Document and Entity Information
Jan. 05, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 05, 2022
Entity Registrant Name Zymeworks Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code A1
Entity File Number 001-38068
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1398788
Entity Address, Address Line One Suite 540, 1385 West 8th Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Vancouver
Entity Address, State or Province BC
Entity Address, Country CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code V6H 3V9
City Area Code 604
Local Phone Number 678-1388
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, no par value per share
Trading Symbol ZYME
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001403752