Associate Director, Vendor Governance

CSLs R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration were 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.The Associate Director Vendor Governance is responsible for establishing and leading a new CoE focused on external service provider/vendor operational governance standardization and compliance across global R&D functions. This role drives the design and consistent execution of governance frameworks decision-making processes and operational excellence initiatives that enable transparency accountability and alignment with enterprise strategy and regulatory expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance Framework DevelopmentDesign and implement a centralized governance model for R&D operations including policies procedures and decision rights that promote consistent and effective operations.Develop and deploy governance frameworks for resource management portfolio oversight and cross-functional alignment to optimize R&D performance.Leadership & PartnershipPartner with R&D and enterprise leadership to align governance practices with strategic objectives and compliance requirements.Establish and manage governance forums steering committees and escalation pathways to ensure informed timely decision-making.Serve as a trusted advisor to functional heads on governance best practices and operational risk management.Performance Monitoring & Continuous ImprovementDefine track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to assess governance effectiveness operational health and alignment with business goals.Lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives to evolve governance frameworks in response to emerging business needs and industry standards.Ensure processes and forums enable efficient issue resolution knowledge sharing and compliance across R&D.Cross-Functional CollaborationAct as a primary liaison between R&D Quality Compliance and Corporate Governance to ensure consistent standards and practices across global operations.Foster a culture of accountability transparency and operational excellence through structured communication and alignment mechanisms.Skills and Experience RequiredRequired:10 years of experience in R&D operations governance or enterprise program management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.Proven experience establishing or leading CoEs or governance functions in complex global organizations.Deep understanding of R&D processes regulatory environments and operational risk management.Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.Strong analytical and organizational capabilities including experience developing KPIs or performance dashboards.Preferred:Experience with digital governance tools or enterprise data visualization systems.Familiarity with enterprise risk management and business continuity frameworks.Qualifications and Education RequiredBachelors degree in Business Finance Life Sciences or related field.Our BenefitsWe encourage you to make your well-being a priority. Its important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.About CSL BehringCSL 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 worlds largest plasma collection networks CSL Plasma. Our parent company CSL headquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.We want CSL to reflect the world around usAt 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 Inclusion and Belonging CSLDo work that matters at CSL BehringRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Program assessment,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budget forecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1