Senior Director, Head of Translational Research Hematology & CVR

Your Opportunity

CSL's R&D organisation 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.

Your Role

Leading a high-quality research group in Switzerland, this newly created Senior Director, Head of Translational Research Hematology & Cardiovascular, Renal will bring their industry experience bridging scientific discovery and clinical application This strategic role is central to advancing therapies by harnessing data science and translational methodologies to improve patient outcomes in cardiovascular, renal, and haematological diseases.

You will be responsible for high-level strategy, scientific expertise and leadership in the direction, growth and continued development of all aspects of Translational Research. Working with the Research and clinical bioanalytics function and clinical development, you will advocate for the generation, delivery, endorsement and implementation of high quality, peer-reviewed bioassay and biomarker strategies/plans to provide pre-clinical and scientific data to support important pre-clinical Toxicology studies and improve clinical development programs.

As part of the Translational and Data Science leadership team you will

• Develop and implement a Translational Framework including both forward and reverse translational approaches to refine research strategies and enhance clinical development pathways.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of cell biologists and biochemists to foster a culture of innovation and excellence
• Lead translational research of preclinical findings into clinical applications, ensuring scientific discoveries are developed into therapeutic solutions
• Oversee the planning, execution, budget and reporting of translational science projects

Your experience

• Industry experience across one or more of the following areas - haematology, cardiovascular and/or renal
• Proven leader with an ability to lead, motivate and drive successful research programs from bench to clinic
• Evidence of contribution to the development of drug candidates
• Experience working with external partners in clinical translational science, academia and other industry groups
• Understanding of bioinformatics tools, data analysis techniques, and translational research methodologies

Apply now to join a global biotherapeutics leader leading the way on serious and rare diseases!

About CSL Plasma

CSL Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe and China. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL Behring, a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people.

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Our Benefits

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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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: CSL_FGB-R-260561

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-25T23:31:40