Director, Nonclinical DD & External Innovation

BioSpace; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring is seeking a Director of Non-Clinical Due Diligence & External Evaluations to provide scientific leadership for nonclinical due diligence supporting in-licensing, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations. The role ensures integrated evaluation of nonclinical pharmacology, PK/QSP, and toxicology data to identify development risks, data gaps, and mitigation strategies.

The incumbent will act as nonclinical representative for selected Research programs, support oversight of

Qualifications

• 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 proven due diligence or external innovation experience
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific risk to non-expert stakeholders
• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Leads operational execution of nonclinical due diligence for assigned opportunities.
• Acts as hands-on scientific integrator, translating expert input into clear risk narratives.
• Trusted subject-matter lead for nonclinical due diligence on individual deals.
• Lead end-to-end nonclinical due diligence for individual assets or transactions, from request through final governance readout.
• Integrate input from Toxicology, PK/QSP, Nonclinical Pharmacology, and external experts into a single coherent scientific assessment.
• Identify FIH-enabled gaps, translational risks, and regulatory limitations, with clear 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 the project level.
• Contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement of nonclinical DD frameworks and templates.
• Mentor junior contributors and matrix team members as appropriate.
• Escalates complex or high-impact issues to Head of NCD
• Chair of “NCD Review Committee”

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Ph.D./D.V.M. or equivalent (toxicology/pharmacology)

Toxicology training; board certification preferred

Job description

CSL Behring is seeking a Director of Non-Clinical Due Diligence & External Evaluations to provide scientific leadership for nonclinical due diligence supporting in-licensing, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations. The role ensures integrated evaluation of nonclinical pharmacology, PK/QSP, and toxicology data to identify development risks, data gaps, and mitigation strategies.

The incumbent will act as nonclinical representative for selected Research programs, support oversight of