Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as CSL’s primary leader in key innovation hubs to boost the CSL external brand, thereby increasing business development deal flow to expand our pipeline.

• Integrate ecosystem engagement, strategic scouting, and leadership of deal teams to ensure CSL upholds a robust presence and pipeline of opportunities within biotech, academia, and investment networks.

• Collaborate with global R&D, business development, and legal teams to enhance the organization’s innovation pipeline and competitive edge.

• Cultivate and broaden strategic relationships with universities, incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, and local organizations to promote CSL’s external innovation objectives.

• Function as a senior member of deal teams in all regions, assisting in transactions from identification through due diligence and helping to guide relationships with external partners until deal closure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in biopharma, external innovation, or business development with a strong regional network and ecosystem expertise.

• An advanced degree is mandatory (PhD, MD, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated success in enhancing the presence/reputation of Pharma senior leadership as a preferred partner within biotech ecosystems to drive business development deal flow.

• Proven capability to source and assess external opportunities and manage deal execution.

• Exceptional relationship-building abilities with academic, biotech, and investment communities.

🏝️ Benefits

• CSL Behring provides competitive compensation.

• Incentive compensation available.

• Opportunities for equity participation.

• Wellness programs offered.

• Professional development opportunities provided.

• Various health insurance options available.