Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead

CSL

Director of Regional Ecosystem Lead for CSL Behring, focusing on enhancing external brand and BD deal flow. Leading partnerships to boost innovation and pipeline growth across biotech ecosystems.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $232,000 - $284,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as CSL’s key leader in the key innovation hubs to enhance the CSL external brand leading to BD deal flow to grow our pipeline.
Combine ecosystem engagement, strategic scouting, and deal team leadership to ensure CSL maintains a strong presence and pipeline of opportunities across biotech, academia, and investment networks.
Partner with global R&D, business development, and legal teams to strengthen the organization’s innovation pipeline and competitive advantage.
Maintain and expand strategic relationships with universities, incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, and local organizations to amplify CSL’s external innovation priorities.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ 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 BD 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

CSL Behring offers competitive compensation.
Incentive compensation.
Equity opportunities.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Health insurance options.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentdeal executiondue diligencestrategic scoutingecosystem engagementpipeline managementtransaction supportopportunity evaluationinnovation leadership

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

PhDMD