Executive Director – R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, AI Lead

CSL

Executive Director leading R&D digital acceleration initiatives at CSL Behring. Managing innovation, talent development, and implementation of emerging digital technologies.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a digital acceleration roadmap aligned with the broader R&D Technology Enabled Science vision.
Identify, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge technologies (e.g., AI/ML, data analytics, automation, digital twin, cloud platforms) to support R&D activities.
Partner with R&D teams to digitize key processes, enhance data utilization, and enable rapid experimentation.
Lead the charge using Agentic Software Development approaches to drive innovation in R&D.
Drive cultural and organizational change to support digital adoption, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
Work closely with CSL I&T and R&D teams, as well as external partners and startups.
Define KPIs and metrics to track the impact of digital initiatives on R&D productivity and outcomes.
Hire, develop and retain critical talent, modernization our delivery and development methodologies to align to a platform delivery mindset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field
10+ years of experience in R&D, digital transformation, or innovation leadership roles
Proven experience implementing digital solutions in a scientific, engineering, or technical environment
Strong knowledge of emerging digital technologies relevant to R&D
Experience delivering solutions using Agentic Development tools like Claude Code and Codex
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital transformationdata analyticsautomationcloud platformsAgentic Software Developmentdigital solutions implementationemerging digital technologiesKPI definitionmetrics trackingplatform delivery methodologies

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationstakeholder managementleadershipinfluencechange managementorganizational changeteam developmenttalent retentioncross-functional team leadership