Director, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Strategy Network

CSL; Bradley (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL is seeking a Network Strategy Lead to support the Head of Network Strategy in developing CSL's long-term global manufacturing network strategy. You will translate portfolio growth, lifecycle, and demand into integrated capacity, footprint, sourcing, asset and site plans to enable supply continuity and growth.

Collaborating cross-functionally with Product Strategy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and R&D, you will develop robust network scenarios and present recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering (biotechnology, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related sciences).
• Master or advanced degree preferred in sciences or business.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, technical operations, product operations or network strategy.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Develops and maintains integrated network strategies and roadmaps aligned with the global manufacturing network strategy and 10-year roadmap.
• Long Term Capacity Planning: Refreshes the network strategy through the annual LTCP process and identifies constraints and strategic options.
• Network Sourcing Evaluations: Develops data-driven network sourcing scenarios and presents recommendations to senior governance.
• Site Engagement: Serves as the Network Strategy representative for designated sites and aligns proposals with portfolio priorities.
• Site Master Plans: Partners with sites to align Site Master Plans with long-term capacity, capability and sourcing requirements.
• Network Optimisation: Leads asset optimisation and evolution assessments for improved performance.
• Capital Expenditure Priority: Translates network roadmap into prioritised investment requirements and governance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Global program management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The Network Strategy Lead supports the Head of Network Strategy in developing and delivering CSL's long-term global manufacturing network strategy. Within an assigned portfolio of products, platforms, assets or sites, the role translates portfolio growth, demand, lifecycle and business requirements into integrated capacity, footprint, sourcing, asset and site strategies that enable supply continuity, operational performance and future growth.

Working across Product Strategy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Commercial and Business Development, the Network Strategy Lead develops robust network scenarios and recommendations, supports enterprise governance and supports the conversion endorsed network choices into project execution, site master-planning inputs and prioritised investment requirements.

Work Environment:

*** This is a hybrid position based onsite at any of the posted locations with a minimum of 3 days onsite weekly. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not provided.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight: Develops and maintains integrated network strategies and roadmaps for the assigned products/platforms. Ensure alignment with the global manufacturing network strategy and 10-year roadmap governed by the Head of Network Strategy. Integrates portfolio growth, product launches, lifecycle plans, demand projections, technology requirements, risk and sourcing assumptions into a clear long-term direction.

Long Term Capacity Planning: In alignment with responsibility 1, refreshes the network strategy via the annual Long-Term Capacity Planning process for products, platforms and assets in scope. Generates key graphics and messages in presentation format in line with the LTCP calendar cycle. Aligns demand scenarios, demonstrated capacity, planned improvements, product transfers and future investments to identify constraints, capability gaps, strategic options and decision triggers.

Network Sourcing Evaluations: Develops data-driven network sourcing scenarios and recommendations covering capacity deployment, asset lifecycle, compliance, risk, cost reduction, ensuring CSL focuses on the right product in the right place at the right time. Ensure sourcing activity is done in accordance with the “Make v Buy” Ways of Working. Builds and leads cross-functional strategy teams, maintains network models and scenario analyses, and presents recommendations to senior governance.

Site Engagement: Acts as the Network Strategy representative for designated manufacturing sites and maintains a two-way connection between site opportunities, constraints and development plans and the enterprise network roadmap. Ensures local proposals are assessed in the context of broader portfolio and network priorities.

Site Master Plans: Partners with Sites to develop and align Site Master Plans with long-term capacity, capability, technology and sourcing requirements, including asset expansion, optimisation, repurposing, consolidation and retirement.

Network Optimisation: Leads asset optimisation and evolution assessments within the assigned scope, using utilisation, capability, reliability, cost, risk and strategic-fit analyses to identify opportunities that improve network performance, scalability and operational effectiveness.

Capital Expenditure Priority: Works with Finance, Portfolio Management, Technical Operations and Sites to translate the network roadmap into prioritised capital and operating investment requirements. Develops business cases and supports governance for capacity expansion, technology deployment, product transfers, sourcing initiatives and network optimisation.

Monitor Environment: Monitors key assumptions, network risks, dependencies and execution of endorsed actions, escalating material changes to the Head of Network Strategy and supporting mitigation and resilience planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Science and/or Engineering (Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering or a related sciences)
• Master or advanced degree (sciences or business) preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, technical operations, product operations or network strategy
• Demonstrated experience in long-term capacity planning, manufacturing footprint or network strategy, site and asset planning, sourcing decisions, capital planning or portfolio readiness
• Experience developing strategic scenarios, network or capacity models, investment options and business cases in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting governance decisions involving material capital investment, operational risk and cross-functional trade-offs
• Experience leading global, matrixed teams and influencing senior stakeholders without direct reporting authority
• Knowledge of biologics, plasma-derived therapies, vaccines or other complex biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments preferred

Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel.