Associate Director, AI & Advanced Analytics

CSL Behring; Taplow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader in Taplow seeks an experienced Associate Director for AI & Advanced Analytics to drive innovation in R&D. The role includes developing AI/ML models, collaborating with teams, and supporting machine learning pipelines. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI/ML with at least 10 years of experience and a relevant degree. Join a dedicated team focused on making a significant impact worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, analytics, or automation.
• Practical experience building or supporting machine learning pipelines.
• Familiarity with low-code automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of AI models.
• Partner with R&D teams to identify and prototype use cases.
• Contribute to MLOps processes and model documentation.

Skills

AI/ML

Data Analytics

Project Coordination

Automation Scripting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science

Tools

MLOps tools

Python

R

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director, AI & Advanced Analytics supports the deployment and scaling of AI/ML models, digital agents, and automation solutions across R&D. Contributes to technical delivery, stakeholder coordination, and responsible governance practices to enable innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of AI models, automation scripts, and intelligent agents.
• Partner with R&D teams and digital leads to identify and prototype use cases aligned to business needs.
• Contribute to MLOps processes, model documentation, and system validation workflows.
• Help drive platform integration, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate on internal capability building (e.g., hackathons, training) and end‑user support.
• Track success metrics such as usage, performance, and value delivered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, analytics, or automation, preferably in R&D or life sciences.
• Practical experience building or supporting machine learning pipelines or agent‑based tools.
• Familiarity with MLOps tools, low‑code automation platforms, or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

Inclusion and Belonging

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

Doing Work That Matters

CSL Behring is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project‑led structure and a focus on collaboration, we are building a future‑ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

We encourage you to make your well‑being a priority. It's important and so are you.