Director, Search & Evaluation Early TA Lead (CVR)

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. 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​.

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.​5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386