Stellenbeschreibung

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by its promise to save lives. In Bern more than 1500 employees develop and deliver life-saving therapies to treat people with rare and serious medical conditions worldwide.

For our location in Bern, we are looking for a

Director Global Research

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Leadership responsibility for 2 or 3 groups (approx. 20 people) in Research Bern, including day-to-day personnel management, recruitment and development activities.


• As a member of the Bern Research Leadership Team contribute to definition, implementation and execution of research strategy for Research Bern in alignment with global R&D and corporate strategy and with particular focus on specific therapeutic areas.


• Contribute to the development and management of external research activities with local academic, start-up and industry partners in the frame of sitem-insel in current or new therapeutic areas (focus on Immunology and Respiratory).


• In close collaboration and alignment with other CSL sites foster a collaborative environment and provide strategic, scientific and operational guidance to global Research and Development projects.


• Contribute to documents for global regulatory submissions and partnering activities as required.


• Provide input to CSLB Strategy&Business Development Legal and IP departments to support contract negotiations and patents as required.


• Comply with applicable quality standards for R&D. Support maintenance of QM systems applicable to Research Bern.

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD or equivalent in, molecular biology, biotechnology, cellular/molecular immunology and/or respiratory.


• 5-10 years’ experience with a strong track record in relevant scientific / technical disciplines described above.


• Experience in an industry environment managing innovative research with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.


• Experience with the selection of new project opportunities and the management of projects as they progress through the research phase and into product (including process development and manufacturing scale-up) and clinical development.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.


• Experience in leading teams in strategy efforts and assessments of probability-of-success.


• Demonstrated experience in driving initiatives across functions, research and development units to create fully integrated strategies.


• Excellent organizational, leadership experience and demonstrated change agent.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Applications must include a motivation letter and CV, as well as letters of references and copies of relevant transcripts and/or diplomas in the original language. Please include all these in one document together with the CV.

CSL Behring is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for all.