Senior Director, Head of Clinical Compliance & Speciality Operations
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.
The Head of Clinical Compliance and Specialty Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that clinical development activities are conducted in full compliance with global regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. This role also provides strategic and operational oversight for specialized clinical operations functions, including clinical lab sample management, TMF operations, and the execution of studies via full-service outsourcing (FSO) models.
Clinical Compliance Leadership
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the clinical compliance framework across all therapeutic areas.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for inspection readiness and regulatory audits.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Clinical Operations to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
- Ensure harmonization of compliance practices across global teams and integration of acquired entities or business units.
Oversight of Specialty Operations
- Trial Master File (TMF): Oversee the TMF team to ensure timely, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation in alignment with ICH-GCP and internal SOPs.
- Clinical Lab Sample Management: Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the Center of Excellence (CoE) in lab sample management, ensuring robust interfaces with research and clinical teams.
- Full-Service Outsourcing (FSO): Provide strategic direction and ensure operational infrastructure is developed and implemented for FSO delivery models.
Strategic Operations & Governance
- Collaborate with the Head of Clinical Operations and other functional leaders to shape the future-state operating model, including phased implementation plans (e.g., Day 1, Month 3, etc.).
- Support the development of operational KPIs and dashboards to monitor compliance and operations performance.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- Degree (BSc/MSc/Diploma) in scientific/medical/pharmaceutical discipline is essential, preferably combined with relevant clinical trial experience
- Extensive understanding of the clinical research and drug development lifecycle
- 10+ years of professional work experience in a Clinical Development/Research environment
- Thorough knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA GCP Regulations and EU clinical trials directives
- Ability to lead and influence programs of change across many groups not in the direct line of supervision
- Proven leadership and global Clinical Operations experience is essential
- Proven track record in leading global teams
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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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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 Inclusion and Belonging | CSL
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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