Executive Director, Head of Clinical Science and Medical Writing

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’re 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. Your role The incumbent will be responsible for the quality and delivery of high-quality clinical development documents and oversight of clinical study delivery across the portfolio in collaboration with strategic CRO partners. Responsible for overseeing the recruiting, staffing and development of the clinical scientists and medical writing specialists in the group. Your responsibilities will include Oversight of Individuals Recruiting, staffing, training and development of clinical scientists and medical writing specialists in the group, to maintain a dynamic and cutting-edge level of medical scientific expertise and advanced drug development approaches Ensuring delivery of high-quality clinical development content including: Clinical development plans, protocols, study reports, common technical document modules and publications in academic journals Regulatory submissions and meetings Stage-gate and benefit –risk evaluations and assessments Presentations at scientific and technical review committees Implementation of clinical recommendations from all advisory and governance committees Internal interfaces and collaboration Member of the Clinical Development Leadership Team Will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 50 Scientists . Oversight of and collaboration with partnering functions, e.g. Clinical Operations, Research, GRA & Safety to assure an effective project related deliveries Participate and/or lead enterprise initiatives Maintaining effective oversight of quality in conjunction with appropriate Quality functions External-scientific Enhancing the reputation of the Company through a culture of scientific integration of the department with the scientific community and other partners through visible publication record, KOL interactions, presence at scientific conferences, membership of consortia and similar medico-scientific groups, builds networks with scientific experts Ensures that the patient and health-care provider voice is integrated into CSL’s development mindset Building a culture of risk taking, innovation and peer review across the clinical function Providing clinical scientific and medical writing leadership throughout CSL Providing support and insight into business development opportunities as required Your skills & experience Graduate level degree (M.Sc, PhD, MD etc) preferred. 10 years+ of Pharma experience in clinical development Experience across all phases of development, FIH, POC, late-stage development and life cycle management. Strong track record of oversight of successful drug development programs Experience across a wide range of regulatory interactions e.g. filings, Ad coms etc Strong track record of leadership skills. High level of self-awareness and the awareness of personal impact Enhanced organizational awareness and the ability to interact and influence from the team level to senior management Succinct and clear communication style Extensive experience of leading teams and/or line managing a group(s)

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CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.

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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 of 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. We want CSL to reflect the world around us

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. Learn more

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