Director, Project Portfolio Management – Biopharmaceutical R&D

CSL is seeking a Director, Project Management Search & Evaluation to lead strategic project portfolio initiatives across our global biotechnology and vaccines businesses. In this role, you will design and oversee frameworks for assessing, prioritizing, and governing complex R&D and business projects, partnering closely with science, commercial, and corporate strategy leaders. You will manage a high-performing team, drive cross-functional alignment, and present portfolio insights to senior leadership. This position offers the opportunity to shape life‑saving therapies in a patient‑focused, science‑driven, and inclusive environment. Lead global project management search and evaluation initiatives across CSL’s biopharma portfolio Develop and implement project evaluation frameworks, metrics, and governance standards Partner with R&D, commercial, and corporate strategy teams to prioritize and assess strategic projects Oversee project pipeline reviews, risk assessments, and resource allocation recommendations Manage and mentor a high-performing project management team Drive cross-functional alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables Present portfolio insights and recommendations to senior and executive leadership Continuously improve project management methodologies and tools Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and corporate policies in project execution Support change management and stakeholder engagement across global sites Project portfolio management Biotechnology/pharmaceutical R&D processes Regulatory and quality awareness (GxP, FDA, EMA) Strategic planning and prioritization Financial modeling and business case development Risk management and mitigation planning Cross-functional stakeholder management Change management Data-driven decision-making and reporting (dashboards, KPIs) Leadership and people management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k PMP or PgMP certification preferred Certification in portfolio or program management (PfMP, MSP, or equivalent) a plus Training in agile or hybrid project management methodologies preferred