Dir Engineering/PJM
The role
We're looking for a Director, Project Delivery-someone who understands how a strategic investment becomes a physical reality. This is not a generic construction management position; it's about leading the technical and operational journey that establishes production capacity for unique pharmaceutical products. You will be the architect of the project lifecycle, ensuring that every decision-from Front-End-Loading (FEL) to final licensing-aligns with CSL's global strategic goals.
You will act as the primary connection between global engineering strategy and site-level delivery, coordinating complex, large-scale programmes that integrate expertise from manufacturing, validation, and regulatory functions. Your focus will be on keeping cross-functional teams aligned, breaking roadblocks, and ensuring that every project milestone moves us closer to delivering life-changing therapies to our patients.
Why this job
This role sits at the heart of the Bern site's future. You will lead the kind of high-value projects where technical clarity and execution discipline make the difference between market growth and missed opportunity. It is a chance to work at the point where engineering, business case strategy, and operational readiness meet; to see the broader site master plan while ensuring every technical moving part is in sync.
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For an experienced CAPEX leader, this is a unique opportunity to apply your skills where they truly shape outcomes. You will advise the Board and Executive leadership, influencing the execution strategies that define CSL's production capabilities for years to come. You are not just tracking a budget; you are building the infrastructure that sustains our mission.
What you'll do
- Translate Strategy into Reality: Move projects from conceptual definition (FEL) into executable plans with clear timelines, budgets, and Flawless Project Execution standards.
- Lead Multidisciplinary Teams: Direct daily activities for Process Engineering (Fill/Finish or Bulk), motivating teams across design, construction, and operational readiness.
- Manage the Business Case: Maintain accountability for ROI, NPV, and COGS, ensuring capital budgeting and contract negotiations align with project value.
- Anticipate & Mitigate Risk: Evaluate scenarios, manage technical interdependencies, and keep stakeholders aligned on critical path activities and safety standards.
- Present to Leadership: Provide concise updates and strategic recommendations to Project Steering Committees and Corporate Leadership.
What you'll bring
- Engineering Foundation: MS/BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or local equivalent.
- CAPEX Mastery: 10+ years in pharmaceutical engineering/manufacturing, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, E2E programmes.
- Technical Depth: Demonstrable experience in Front-End-Loading (FEL) and a deep understanding of cGMPs, Validation principles, and C&Q.
- Strategic Oversight: Strong knowledge of GEP, EHS-by-design, and the ability to manage the financial aspects of multi-million dollar investments.
- Influencing Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead remote teams and navigate complex technical/regulatory challenges.
- Professional Standards: PMP or Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is highly preferred.
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.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
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.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion