What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Search position at CSL?
The Head of Search supports Business Development and R&D initiatives across the Enterprise and is specifically accountable for identifying external partnership and / or licensing opportunities that build on CSL’s innovative pipeline and accelerate the organization’s strategic vision for growth.
The scope of search activities spans CSL’s three business units (CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor), five therapeutic areas (Immunoglobulins, Immunology, Haematology, Cardio-Renal and Vaccines) and multiple research platforms (including recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, cell & gene therapy and self-amplifying mRNA).
This senior leadership role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in business development in the biopharmaceutical industry and a strong track record of relationship building and collaboration.
Responsibilities :
Opportunity identification and prioritisation
- Lead cross functional resources to identify and evaluate external partnership and / or licensing opportunities, including opportunities from academia, biotech and other biopharma companies
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of external innovation opportunities and contacts
- Utilize advanced search techniques and industry networks to discover new business prospects
- Define and execute processes to screen and prioritise opportunities
- Establish an enterprise-wide network and framework to ensure that other CSL personnel with exposure to external innovation adopt an informed and coordinated approach to Search activities to amplify our ability to identify opportunities
- Support competitive intelligence efforts in Research and the TA’s
- Create a network of search and evaluation excellence across the organization
Relationship management
Evaluation and deal execution
Lead a Matrix organization of experts within R&D and beyond to create a vibrant search community of practice
Qualifications :
Our Benefits
CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring .
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