Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations (12)

CSL Plasma; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader in Maidenhead is seeking a Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations. This role involves managing the operational processes for R&D contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal departments. The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in contract administration, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital therapies for patients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration or business operations, preferably in pharmaceuticals or biotech.
• Understanding of contract templates, terms, and lifecycle management tools.
• Knowledge of compliance principles and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end business operations tasks for R&D contracts.
• Draft and prepare contract templates in compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders for contractual obligations.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Vendor Management

Design Controls

C/C++

FDA Regulations

Intellectual Property Law

ISO 13485

Research Experience

SolidWorks

Internet of Things

Product Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations (12) CSL Plasma•Maidenhead, England, UK

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 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.

The Specialist R&D Contracts & Business Operations executes end‑to‑end operational processes for R&D contracts including vendor onboarding, contract execution, purchase order (PO) management and invoice tracking. The role ensures compliance with internal policies and supports timely and accurate completion of operational tasks that enable scientific delivery across CSL’s global R&D organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end business operations tasks for R&D contracts including required internal approvals, new vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation and invoice resolution.
• Draft and prepare a variety of contract templates (e.g., CDA, Service Sponsorship and HCP Agreements) in compliance with internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to ensure tracking and fulfillment of contractual obligations and responsibilities as outlined in executed agreements.
• Serve as a liaison with Procurement and Compliance to ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to contract execution.
• Create, manage and monitor POs for assigned functional areas ensuring alignment with CSL processes and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain contract records in the central portal and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support intake and data maintenance to enable reliable tracking and reporting of key operational metrics.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure transparency, compliance and timely decision‑making.
• Promote operational excellence by building collaborative relationships across global R&D and enabling functions.

Skills and Experience Required

• 35 years of experience in contract administration or business operations preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Understanding of contract templates, key contract terms and conditions, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Working knowledge of basic compliance principles and financial systems.
• Proficiency with enterprise software platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support cross‑functional collaboration.
• Preferred: Experience supporting R&D functional areas or scientific contracting processes.
• Preferred: Familiarity with data reporting dashboards or process metrics tracking.

Qualifications and Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences or related field.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Key Skills

• Laboratory Experience
• Vendor Management
• Design Controls
• C/C++
• FDA Regulations
• Intellectual Property Law
• ISO 13485
• Research Experience
• SolidWorks
• Internet of Things
• Product Development

Our Benefits

We encourage you to make your well‑being a priority. It's important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.

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 – 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.

Do Work That Matters at CSL Behring!

We encourage you to make your well‑being a priority. It's important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.