Director, Nonclinical DD & External Innovation

CSL Vifor; Glattbrugg; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CSL Vifor is seeking a Director Non-Clinical Due Diligence & External Evaluations to lead scientific assessment of nonclinical data supporting in-licensing, acquisitions, and collaborations. You will integrate toxicology, PK/QSP, and pharmacology inputs to identify risks and mitigation strategies, informing portfolio decisions.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Head of Nonclinical Development, and works across therapeutic areas with onsite presence three days per week in Zurich or

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent) in toxicology, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Toxicology training; board certification preferred.
• 10+ years in nonclinical development with due diligence experience.

Aufgaben

• Leads operational execution of nonclinical due diligence for assigned opportunities.
• Acts as hands-on scientific integrator, translating input into risk narratives.
• Trusted subject-matter lead for nonclinical due diligence on individual deals.
• Lead end-to-end nonclinical due diligence for assets or transactions, from request through governance readout.
• Integrate input from Toxicology, PK/QSP, Nonclinical Pharmacology, and external experts into a single coherent assessment.
• Identify FIH-enabling gaps, translational risks, and regulatory limitations, with mitigation proposals.
• Prepare high-quality due diligence reports, executive summaries, and risk tables for governance review.
• Act as NCD scientific interface to Business Development and Therapeutic Area teams at project level.
• Contribute to maintenance and improvement of nonclinical due diligence frameworks and templates.
• Mentor junior contributors and matrix team members as appropriate.
• Escalate complex issues to Head of NCD
• Chair of "NCD Review Committee"

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Ph.D. or equivalent in toxicology/pharmacology

Toxicology training / board certification

Jobbeschreibung

CSL Vifor is seeking a Director Non-Clinical Due Diligence & External Evaluations to lead scientific assessment of nonclinical data supporting in-licensing, acquisitions, and collaborations. You will integrate toxicology, PK/QSP, and pharmacology inputs to identify risks and mitigation strategies, informing portfolio decisions.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Head of Nonclinical Development, and works across therapeutic areas with onsite presence three days per week in Zurich or