Senior Manager, AI & Advanced Analytics

CSL Plasma; Wigan; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader located in Wigan is seeking a Senior Manager, AI & Advanced Analytics to support the development of AI models and automation tools within R&D. The role involves building, testing, and deploying models, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Data Science or a related field, along with 7 years of relevant experience. The company is committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, making this a thrilling opportunity for candidates passionate about cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience working with AI, automation, or data science solutions.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages or automation tools.
• Understanding of life sciences or regulated industry processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy AI/ML models and automation workflows independently.
• Work with users to gather requirements and deliver prototypes.
• Monitor model performance and support retraining or optimization.

Skills

AI and automation solutions

Scripting languages

Machine Learning frameworks

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

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.

Position Description Summary

The Senior Manager, AI & Advanced Analytics delivers hands‑on support for building, deploying, and maintaining AI models, automation tools, and digital agents within R&D. Ensures systems are user‑friendly, integrated with existing platforms, and aligned with compliance and operational goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy AI/ML models and automation workflows independently.
• Work with users to gather requirements, deliver prototypes, and iterate solutions for R&D use cases.
• Contribute to documentation, validation, and audit‑readiness activities.
• Monitor model performance, gather feedback, and support retraining or optimization efforts.
• Provide technical support for integration with data pipelines and R&D platforms.
• Lead training programs and user onboarding activities.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7 years of experience working with AI, automation, or data science solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with scripting languages, ML frameworks, or automation tools.
• Understanding of life sciences or regulated industry processes is preferred.
• Collaborative mindset and strong problem‑solving 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.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit https://www.csl.com/health-benefits.

You Belong at CSL

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.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.