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Director, Nonclinical Due Diligence & External Innovation(m/w/x)
Leading nonclinical due diligence for biologics and complex modalities, integrating expert input into risk narratives. Advanced degree and 10+ years nonclinical development experience required. Focus on FIH-enabling requirements and clear communication to non-expert stakeholders.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent) in toxicology, pharmacology, or related field
- Toxicology training, board certification preferred
- 10+ years nonclinical development experience with proven due diligence or external innovation experience across geographies
- Strong understanding of FIH-enabling nonclinical requirements, particularly for biologics and complex modalities
- Ability to communicate complex scientific risk clearly to non-expert stakeholders
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities highly desirable
- Proven ability to work independently or in a team, meeting goals by managing own timelines
- Experience in cross-functional, multicultural, and international teams
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Experience analyzing and presenting research results to scientific and professional audiences
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work successfully in a matrix organizational structure
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify and engage internal and external expertise
- Good understanding of drug development process, strong knowledge of ICH/GLP
Tasks
- Lead nonclinical due diligence for assigned opportunities
- Integrate expert input into clear risk narratives
- Serve as subject-matter lead for nonclinical due diligence on individual deals
- Execute end-to-end nonclinical due diligence for assets or transactions
- Combine input from Toxicology, PK/QSP, and Nonclinical Pharmacology into coherent assessments
- Identify first-in-human gaps, translational risks, and regulatory limitations
- Propose clear mitigation strategies for identified risks
- Prepare high-quality due diligence reports, executive summaries, and risk tables
- Act as scientific interface to Business Development and Therapeutic Area teams
- Contribute to maintaining and improving nonclinical due diligence frameworks
- Mentor junior contributors and matrix team members
- Escalate complex or high-impact issues to Head of Nonclinical Development
- Chair the NCD Review Committee
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Fluent
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Leading nonclinical due diligence for biologics and complex modalities, integrating expert input into risk narratives. Advanced degree and 10+ years nonclinical development experience required. Focus on FIH-enabling requirements and clear communication to non-expert stakeholders.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent) in toxicology, pharmacology, or related field
- Toxicology training, board certification preferred
- 10+ years nonclinical development experience with proven due diligence or external innovation experience across geographies
- Strong understanding of FIH-enabling nonclinical requirements, particularly for biologics and complex modalities
- Ability to communicate complex scientific risk clearly to non-expert stakeholders
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities highly desirable
- Proven ability to work independently or in a team, meeting goals by managing own timelines
- Experience in cross-functional, multicultural, and international teams
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Experience analyzing and presenting research results to scientific and professional audiences
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work successfully in a matrix organizational structure
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify and engage internal and external expertise
- Good understanding of drug development process, strong knowledge of ICH/GLP
Tasks
- Lead nonclinical due diligence for assigned opportunities
- Integrate expert input into clear risk narratives
- Serve as subject-matter lead for nonclinical due diligence on individual deals
- Execute end-to-end nonclinical due diligence for assets or transactions
- Combine input from Toxicology, PK/QSP, and Nonclinical Pharmacology into coherent assessments
- Identify first-in-human gaps, translational risks, and regulatory limitations
- Propose clear mitigation strategies for identified risks
- Prepare high-quality due diligence reports, executive summaries, and risk tables
- Act as scientific interface to Business Development and Therapeutic Area teams
- Contribute to maintaining and improving nonclinical due diligence frameworks
- Mentor junior contributors and matrix team members
- Escalate complex or high-impact issues to Head of Nonclinical Development
- Chair the NCD Review Committee
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Fluent
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About the Company
CSL Behring
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein globaler Marktführer in der Biotherapeutik, der innovative Therapien für Patienten mit immunologischen, hämatologischen, kardiovaskulären und anderen Erkrankungen entwickelt.
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