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CSL · 10 hours ago

Senior Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (US Westcoast)

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$268K/yr - $328K/yr

12+ years exp

CSL is a biotech company focused on delivering impactful therapies for patients. They are seeking a Senior Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead to enhance their brand and pipeline by engaging with innovation hubs and building strategic relationships within the biotech ecosystem.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Jamie O'Malley

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 for 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 help lead relationships with external partners through deal close

Organize 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 (e.g., MassBio, AusBiotech, Californai Bio, etc.) 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

Qualification

Biopharma experienceBusiness developmentExternal innovationAdvanced degreeRelationship-building

Required

12+ 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 BD 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

Incentive compensation

Equity

Company

CSL

Glassdoor4.6

CSL develops innovative biotherapies and influenza vaccines that save lives, and help people with life-threatening medical conditions.

Founded in 1916

Melbourne, Victoria, AUS

10001+ employees

https://www.csl.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$111M

2013-12-20Acquired

2004-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $111M

1994-06-03IPO

Leadership Team

Jeffrey Ball

Chief Sustainability Officer

Joy Linton

Strategic Advisor

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