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Director, Search & Evaluation Early TA Lead (CVR)

CSLWaltham, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Director role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact CSL's Cardiovascular/Renal portfolio by leading the strategic sourcing and evaluation of early-stage external innovation. You'll thrive here if you are a strategic thinker with a passion for identifying and advancing groundbreaking assets, collaborating with a dedicated team to shape the future of therapeutic development. Embrace this chance to drive innovation and grow your leadership experience within a renowned company.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Waltham, MA, United States
Posted
3 days ago
Business DevelopmentDue DiligenceOnboardingSourcing

Job Description

CSL is expanding its external innovation capability, and we're looking for a Director of Search & Evaluation to help shape the future of our Cardiovascular/Renal portfolio.

We are seeking a Director of Search & Evaluation to lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of external innovation opportunities in the Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic area. Embedded within the Therapeutic Area Leadership Team (TALT), this position will identify and advance high-potential assets from preclinical through Phase 1 clinical stages, shape early partnering strategies, and drive transactions in collaboration with Business Development.

To be hybrid-based onsite (3 days a week) at one of our R&D hub sites: Zurich (CH), Maidenhead (UK), Waltham (US), King of Prussia (US). This position cannot be held remotely.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities​

  • Serve as the senior Early S&E leader within the TALT, influencing therapeutic strategy and ensuring external innovation priorities are integrated into portfolio planning.​

  • Lead proactive sourcing and scouting efforts for preclinical and Phase 1 assets, building a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with TA strategy. ​

  • Co-lead internal meetings (with Late Search Lead) focused on evaluating and prioritizing New Product Opportunities (NPOs) within Cardiovascular/Renal. NPO meetings are strategic checkpoints where cross-functional teams review potential assets identified by Search and decide whether to advance them for further due diligence and deal negotiations​.

  • Develop and execute early partnering strategies, including onboarding approaches and competitive positioning for priority assets.​

  • Drive cross-functional due diligence for each opportunity, coordinating scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial assessments to inform governance decisions.​

  • Transaction Execution: Partner closely with BD and Regional Ecosystem Leads to advance high-priority opportunities through negotiation and deal close, ensuring seamless handoff and execution​.

  • Represent the TA externally, leading sourcing activities at specialized conferences and cultivating relationships with biotech, academia, and investment communities.​

Qualifications & Experience Requirements​

  • Significant tenure in biopharma with significant experience in external innovation, search & evaluation, or business development.​

  • Advanced degree required (PhD, MD, or equivalent).​

  • Must have deep scientific expertise in Cardiovascular/Renal​.

  • Proven track record of leading due diligence and closing early-stage deals.​

  • Strong network within biotech, academia, and pharma BD organizations.​

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