Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (Northern Europe & UK)

Descriptioncsl's R&d; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitable networking opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

CSL's R&D organization in Maidenhead, UK is seeking a Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (Northern Europe & UK) to drive external partnerships and grow CSL's presence in key biotech ecosystems.

The role is hybrid, onsite three days a week, and requires leadership across ecosystem engagement, strategic scouting and deal team leadership to build a strong pipeline of opportunities with academia, industry, and investors.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key CSL leader within the regional innovation ecosystem, sourcing opportunities aligned with TA strategies and portfolio priorities; create new partnership opportunities for CSL presence in 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 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, supporting transactions from identification through due diligence and helping lead relationships with external partners through deal close.
• Organize and represent CSL at local external innovation events to ensure visibility in the ecosystem.
• Participate as a board member in industry bodies and associations to influence industry direction and strengthen networks.
• Maintain knowledge of internal capabilities and engage internal experts to enhance credibility externally.
• Provide insights on regional biotech trends, competitive landscape, and innovation hotspots.
• Work with R&D, BD, and legal teams to evaluate and integrate external assets.

Skills

Ecosystem engagement

Deal execution

Partnership development

Strategic scouting

Relationship building

Education

PhD or MD

Advanced degree

Job description

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• 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.

Job Description

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we're 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.

Could you be our next Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (Northern Europe & UK). The job is in our Maidenhead UK Office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week.

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. These senior leaders will 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. This role partners with global R&D, business development, and legal teams to strengthen the