Senior Director, Early Partnerships – Transactions Lead
CSL
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: King of Prussia • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Lead deal maker for early-stage external innovation opportunities
- Drive MTAs, research collaborations, options-to-license, and other innovative structures
- Partner with big pharma BD teams to identify and onboard deprioritized assets
- Create onboarding advantages and transaction pathways
- Communicate deal vision and strategic rationale internally
- Design new partnership and funding approaches
- Set success metrics, monitor progress, and deliver value through disciplined execution
Requirements
- 15+ years in biopharma business development, alliance management, or external innovation roles
- 10+ years in senior leadership positions
- Demonstrated success in structuring and closing complex deals
- Strong network within pharma BD organizations, biotech, and investment communities
- Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PhD, or equivalent)
- Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.
Benefits
- For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL
- Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission
- Celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentalliance managementdeal structuringdeal closingtransaction pathwayssuccess metricsprogress monitoringexecution discipline
Soft Skills
negotiationrelationship-buildingstrategic thinkingcommunication
Certifications
MBAPhD