Executive or Senior Director Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead; Im, CV, or He

Overview

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

Could you be our next Executive or Senior Director Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, (Im CV or He)? The job is in our King of Prussia PA, Waltham MA or Zurich Switzerland Office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week.

Position Description Summary

The Executive Director of Search & Evaluation will lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of later-stage external clinical assets in Immunology, Hematology, and Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas. In addition, this role will manage all TA Leads for Early and Late Stage. These leaders will focus on opportunities from Phase 2 through marketed drugs, requiring deep clinical expertise, strong engagement with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and clinical investigators, and a keen understanding of evolving standards of care.

The role is critical to shaping our portfolio through high-impact partnerships and transactions.

• Lead and manage a team of early and late-stage Search & Evaluation TA Leads.
• Develop the strategy and a consistent process for all Search & Evaluation activities.
• Serve as the senior S&E leader within the TALT, influencing therapeutic strategy and integrating late-stage external innovation priorities into portfolio planning.
• Lead proactive sourcing efforts for Phase 2 to marketed assets, identifying opportunities that align with TA strategy and unmet medical needs.
• Co-lead internal meetings (with Early Search Lead) focused on evaluating and prioritizing New Product Opportunities (NPOs) within each CSL’s therapeutic areas. NPO meetings are strategic checkpoints where cross-functional teams review potential assets identified by Search and decide whether to advance them for further due diligence and deal negotiations
• Engage extensively with external KOLs, clinical investigators, and networks to validate asset potential, understand trial designs & clinical endpoints, and anticipate competitive dynamics.
• Maintain deep awareness of changing standards of care and competitive landscapes to inform sourcing priorities and deal strategy.
• Drive cross-functional due diligence for late-stage assets, coordinating clinical, regulatory, commercial, and market access assessments to support governance decisions.
• Partner closely with BD and Regional Ecosystem Leads to advance high-priority opportunities through negotiation and deal close, ensuring seamless handoff and execution
• Represent the TA externally, leading sourcing activities at specialized conferences and building relationships with pharma, biotech, and clinical communities.

• 15+ years in biopharma with significant experience in clinical development, external innovation, or business development.
• Advanced degree required (MD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Deep clinical expertise in Immunology, Hematology, or Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing late-stage deals and engaging with KOLs and clinical networks.
• Strong understanding of regulatory pathways, market access, and competitive standards of care.
• Experience leading a global team

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CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

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