Senior Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.
• Partner with global R&D, business development, and legal teams to strengthen the organization’s innovation pipeline and competitive advantage.
• Leverage deep internal organizational knowledge, align with the GLG, and internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to position CSL as the partner of choice in key ecosystems of biotech innovation.
• Actively source opportunities aligned with 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.
• Conduct regional searches, plan engagements and conferences, and share regional insights and updates.
• Support 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 and ensure strong visibility in the ecosystem.
• Actively participate as a board member in key industry bodies and associations to influence industry direction and strengthen networks.
• Provide insights on regional biotech trends, competitive landscape, and innovation hotspots.

Requirements

• 12+ 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 BD deal flow.
• Proven ability to source and evaluate external opportunities and lead deal execution.
• Strong relationship-building skills with academic, biotech, and investment communities.
• Mandarin fluency and experience navigating local regulatory and business environments.

Benefits

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