Director Search & Evaluation / Early TA Lead

CSL Plasma Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in the United Kingdom is looking for three Directors of Search & Evaluation to lead strategic sourcing in Immunology, Hematology, and Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas. Candidates should have a PhD or MD and over 12 years of experience in biopharma with a focus on external innovation and business development. The role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams, evaluation of new product opportunities, and representation at specialized conferences. This is a unique opportunity for experienced individuals to influence therapeutic strategies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in biopharma with significant experience in external innovation, search & evaluation, or business development.
• Deep scientific expertise in Immunology, Hematology, or Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas.
• Proven track record of leading due diligence and closing early-stage deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of external innovation opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional due diligence for each opportunity.
• Represent the TA externally, leading sourcing activities at conferences.

Skills

External innovation

Search & Evaluation

Business Development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent

Job description

Three Directors of Search & Evaluation to lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of external innovation opportunities in Immunology, Hematology, and Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas. Embedded within each Therapeutic Area Leadership Team (TALT), these leaders will identify and advance high-potential assets from preclinical through Phase 1 clinical stages, shape early partnering strategies, and drive transactions in collaboration with Business Development* Serve as the senior Early S&E leader within the TALT, influencing therapeutic strategy and ensuring external innovation priorities are integrated into portfolio planning.* Lead proactive sourcing and scouting efforts for preclinical and Phase 1 assets, building a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with TA strategy. * Co-lead internal meetings (with Late Search Lead) focused on evaluating and prioritizing New Product Opportunities (NPOs) within each CSL’s therapeutic areas. NPO meetings are strategic checkpoints where cross-functional teams review potential assets identified by Search and decide whether to advance them for further due diligence and deal negotiations* Develop and execute early partnering strategies, including onboarding approaches and competitive positioning for priority assets.* Drive cross-functional due diligence for each opportunity, coordinating scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial assessments to inform governance decisions.* Transaction Execution: Partner closely with BD and Regional Ecosystem Leads to advance high-priority opportunities through negotiation and deal close, ensuring seamless handoff and execution* Represent the TA externally, leading sourcing activities at specialized conferences and cultivating relationships with biotech, academia, and investment communities.* Advanced degree required (PhD, MD, or equivalent).* Deep scientific expertise in Immunology, Hematology, or Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas.* Proven track record of leading due diligence and closing early-stage deals.* Strong network within biotech, academia, and pharma BD organizations.## **About CSL Plasma**CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe and China. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL Behring, a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people.Learn more about CSL Plasma here and CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor here .Learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor here at and CSL Plasma at .**Our Benefits**For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit .**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 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 .**Position Description****Summary****Main****Responsibilities &** **Accountabilities****Qualifications &** **Experience** **Requirements**12+ years in biopharma with significant experience in external innovation, search & evaluation, or business development.