Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead – Northern Europe, UK

CSL

Director of Regional Ecosystem Lead at CSL Behring in Northern Europe & UK. Building partnerships and sourcing opportunities in the biopharma ecosystem with a focus on innovation and ecosystem engagement.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMaidenhead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ 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 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

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

deal executiondue diligencetransaction supportopportunity sourcingregional searchescompetitive landscape analysisbiotech trend analysis

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingleadershipcommunicationnetworkingstrategic thinking

Certifications

PhDMD