Director, R&D Major Initiatives

Director, R&D Major Initiatives page is loaded Director, R&D Major Initiativeslocations: EMEA, GB, Berkshire, Maidenhead, CSL Behring: Americas, US-PA, King of Prussia, CSL Behringtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 15, 2025 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-263459CSL'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.You will lead the implementation, evaluation and continual processes improvement initiatives for R&D. Key Responsibilities Identify/ Implement value add, cost saving, productivity initiatives to maximize R&D investment: where appropriate, provide project leadership for such initiatives (matrix teams and FSP as needed) Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives Form and lead ad hoc or standing cross-R&D business issues resolution team, Business Partners Networks etc to deliver the strategic initiatives selected by RDLT (matrix organization and FSP) Primary support for cross R&D business related issues Oversee audit implementation, analysis and follow-up Skills and Experience Required 12+ years in R&D operations, business support Strong coordination skills with enabling functions and matrix teams Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams and leading major initiatives Requires strong business acumen Requires experience in data driven process improvement initiatives Established and credible strength in project management In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in English; experience adapting messaging to suit the intended audiences Excellent strategic thinking skills Qualifications and Education Required Bachelor's or Master's in science, operations, or business-related field Our Benefits We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It's important and so are you. Learn more about at CSL. About 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, . Our parent company 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 Do work that matters at CSL Behring!