Director, Search & Evaluation Early TA Lead (CVR and Haem)

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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 We have a hybrid office/home working model.

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.

Two Directors of Search & Evaluation to lead strategic sourcing and evaluation of external innovation opportunities in Hematology, and Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic areas.

The position will be based in Zurich (preferred) or Maidenhead, UK, with significant business travel Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities • 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.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements • Significant tenure in biopharma with significant experience in external innovation, search & evaluation, or business development. • Advanced degree required (PhD, MD, or equivalent). • Must have Deep scientific expertise in 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.