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
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, industry leaders, and key stakeholders
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings and coordinate with other CSL personnel at these events
Foster a collaborative environment to facilitate successful partnerships
Ensure high-level connection to the TA’s, Research and Corporate Strategy to ensure we are searching for opportunities that align with CSL’s interests and expertise
Create or leverage external relationships and attendance by R&D leaders and self at various scientific meetings.
Evaluation and deal execution
Lead a first pass evaluation of opportunities to ensure the organization uses its evaluation resources wisely.
Work with other functions including R&D, Commercial, Business Development and Finance on the evaluation of potential opportunities and deal execution
Lead a Matrix organization of experts within R&D and beyond to create a vibrant search community of practiceQualifications:
M.S./PhD in relevant discipline;
12 years' pharmaceutical/biotech experience including business development or licensing
Time spent in other R&D function
Thorough knowledge of business development/licensing, pharmaceutical R&D and business strategy
Our BenefitsCSL 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.Please take the time to review our benefits site (https://www.cslbenefits.com/csl/candidates) to see what’s available to you as a CSL employee.About CSL BehringCSL 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 (https://www.cslbehring.com/our-company) .We want CSL to reflect the world around usAs a global organization with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion (https://www.cslbehring.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion) at CSL.Do work that matters at CSL Behring!R-248885CSL makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran) or other classification protected by applicable US federal, state or local law. CSL complies with all applicable employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act. https://www.cslbehring.com/careers/eeo-statement
