Associate Director, Project Management

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.

You will be responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics

Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation

Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders

Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans

Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks

Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current.

Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans

Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)

Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management

Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department

Skills And Experience Required
10+ years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

5+ years' experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment

In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes

Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality.

Outstanding influencing ability & collaboration skills

Proven success with building and developing matrix teams.

Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups

Excellent executive presence, communication & change management skills.

Exemplary project management skills

Highly proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).

Qualifications And Education Required
Required - Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred - An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Our Benefits
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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.

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