Associate Director, Non-Clinical Pharmacology - CVR — CSL Behring

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.

We are currently looking for an Associate Director, Non-Clinical Pharmacology - CVR to join our team in Schlieren, Zurich.

• Design and implement study protocols for nonclinical pharmacology studies with a particular focus on PK/PD and efficacy studies in translational models of disease in Cardiovascular and Renal indications

• Work closely with PK, Toxicology and Translational Science to integrate nonclinical pharmacology plans into a broader drug discovery plan to support effective project stage transitions and decision making

• Collaborate with internal teams, academic collaborators or CROs to ensure high-quality, timely execution of pharmacology studies and organizational alignment on key Go/No Go criteria

• Engage with and manage outside vendors and partners, including guidance and review of experiments conducted by third party vendors

• Participate in project teams and provide expert input on nonclinical pharmacology strategy and execution

• Prepare study reports, presentations, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external collaborators as needed

• Contribute to regulatory documents for IND submission

• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, psychological safety, innovation, and continuous growth