Senior Director, Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, Immunology — CSL Behring
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 82 days ago
Role 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 Senior Director Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, Immunology? The job is in our Waltham MA, King of Prussia PA, Glattburg Switzerland or Maidenhead UK Office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week.
Senior Directors of Search & Evaluation to lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of later-stage external Hematology therapeutic area. You 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.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- 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.
- Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Serve as the senior S&E leader within the TALT, influencing therapeutic strategy and integrating late-stage external innovation priorities into portfolio planning.
- & Experience Requirements
- 15+ years in biopharma with significant experience in clinical development, external innovation, or business development.
Main responsibilities
- Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- 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.
Key requirements
- & Experience Requirements
- 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.
- The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $263,000 - $328,000.
- Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed for Waltham MA at the time of this posting.
- Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.
- In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity. LI-HYBRID About CSL Behring
- 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 cond
Company and context
- 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 Senior Director Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, Immunology?
- The job is in our Waltham MA, King of Prussia PA, Glattburg Switzerland or Maidenhead UK Office.
- This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week. Position Description Summary
- Senior Directors of Search & Evaluation to lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of later-stage external Hematology therapeutic area.
- You 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.
Additional details
- This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week. Position Description Summary Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.
Notes and original content
- This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week.
- Position Description Summary
- Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- About CSL Behring
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