Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (Northern Europe & UK)

Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (Northern Europe & UK)

CSL’s R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. The role is located in our Maidenhead UK Office and is a hybrid position (on site three days a week).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key CSL leader within the regional innovation ecosystem, actively sourcing opportunities aligned with all TA strategies and portfolio priorities.
• Create new partnership opportunities and expand GLG presence within each ecosystem.
• Maintain and expand strategic relationships with universities, incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, and local organizations to amplify CSL’s external innovation priorities.
• Partner closely with TA Search Leads to conduct regional searches, plan engagements and conferences, and share regional insights and updates.
• Serve as a senior member of deal teams occurring in each region, supporting transactions from identification through due diligence and helping lead relationships with external partners through deal close.
• Organise and represent CSL at local external innovation events, such as CSL-hosted innovation days, and ensure strong visibility in the ecosystem.
• Actively participate as a board member in key industry bodies and associations and pursue board or committee memberships to influence industry direction and strengthen networks.
• Maintain intimate knowledge of internal organizational capabilities, priorities, and SMEs and engage internal experts to enhance credibility and reputation externally.
• Provide insights on regional biotech trends, competitive landscape, and innovation hotspots.
• Work closely with R&D, BD, and legal teams to evaluate and integrate external assets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in biopharma, external innovation, or business development with strong regional network and ecosystem knowledge.
• Advanced degree required (PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of enhancing Pharma senior leadership presence/reputation as a partner of choice in biotech ecosystems to drive deal flow.
• Proven ability to source and evaluate external opportunities and lead deal execution.
• Strong relationship-building skills with academic, biotech, and investment communities.

Benefits

CSL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension, and other employee support programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

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