Associate Director, Digital Portfolio Technology Enabled Science

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.

Responsible for overseeing the planning execution and governance of digital initiatives within the R&D organization. This role ensures alignment between digital strategy and delivery by managing a portfolio of projects that drive innovation efficiency and scientific advancement across R&D.

This role reports into the Senior Director Digital Strategy and Delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end management of the R&D digital portfolio including project prioritization resource allocation and performance tracking to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D IT and data science to ensure that digital initiatives align with strategic R&D goals and objectives

• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards KPIs and reporting mechanisms to keep senior leadership informed of progress and performance

• Facilitate governance processes including steering committees and investment reviews ensuring clear decision-making and alignment on digital investments

• Identify risks dependencies and opportunities across the portfolio and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution of digital initiatives

• Support the R&D Digital Strategy and Delivery Lead in translating the strategic vision into executable programs ensuring alignment with the overall digital roadmap

• Ensure consistent use of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Agile Waterfall) across all digital initiatives to standardize and optimize project execution

Your Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Life Sciences Business Information Technology or a related field

• 7 years of experience in digital portfolio management program management or strategic planning within an R&D or innovation-driven environment

• Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional portfolios including prioritizing competing initiatives and managing stakeholder expectations

• Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Closing date for applications Monday 19th January 2026

Location: This role can be base out of Melbourne Australia or Maidenhead UK

Hybrid Working

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 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.

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