Director, Project Management, Search & Evaluation

CSL

Director of Project Management leading strategic Project Management for external innovation activities in biopharma. Focused on cross-functional collaboration to develop therapies that change lives.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeKing of Prussia • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $234,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic Project Management leadership for external innovation activities
Partner with Search teams to plan and manage projects related to scouting and initial assessment of external opportunities
Maintain visibility of Search pipeline and ensure alignment with corporate strategy
Partner with Search lead and project manage early due diligence assessments of potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities
Develop and manage integrated project plans
Ensure seamless transition to Development PM for Stage 2 Due diligence or continue through Stage 2 Due Diligence
Execute governance processes for timely, high-quality decisions on external opportunities
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across R&D, BD, Legal and Finance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation, enhancing processes and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc/MBA)
12+ years in biopharma with 8+ years in managing complex cross‑functional program projects under tight timelines
Project leadership; S&E/BD&L or external innovation exposure required
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage
Experience orchestrating asset due diligence across scientific/clinical/CMC/Reg/IP/Commercial threads
Proficiency with partnering platforms (InPart or similar) and collaboration stacks (MS Teams/SharePoint)
Enthusiasm for AI‑assisted landscaping
Strong understanding of drug development processes and external innovation strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdue diligencecross-functional program managementdrug development processesexternal innovation strategiesasset due diligencenegotiation

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementrelationship buildingcontinuous improvementinnovation

Certifications

PMP