Associate Director, Tools & Templates, R&D Performance Management Office (PMO), Melbourne CBD

CSL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Lead the development, design, governance, implementation and continuous improvement of required Project Management Tools, Templates and standards for R&D to enable consistent, compliant, and high-quality project delivery across the R&D portfolio.

Requirements

10+ years in R&D Project Management, operations or equivalent
Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams
Established and credible strength in project management and training
In-depth knowledge in drug research and development of pharmaceuticals
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting, and to meet set goals by managing own timelines.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of tools/templates and frameworks for R&D PM operations
Familiarity with training systems, platforms and PM tools and systems
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting, and to meet set goals by managing own timelines.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of tools/templates and frameworks for R&D PM operations
Familiarity with training systems, platforms and PM tools

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Science, Master of Business Administration (MBA), PMP certification, or equivalent is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, systematize and maintain a standardized suite of required tools, templates and supportive frameworks for R&D Project Management excellence.
Primary focus is R&D Project Management within POE while serving as an extended Centre of Excellence on Project Management best practices across R&D
Update and refine tools and templates using AI and digital technologies/solutions
Key customer lead for development and continued improvement of Tools and Templates
Gather regular user feedback and performance data to assess effectiveness and usability of tools and templates
Liaise with Continuous Improvement & Process Management Leads to ensure that Tools & Templates support and are aligned with R&D and PM processes, portfolio and project governance forums
Liaise with GPLs, PMs, PSTs, TA Delivery Leads and Functional representatives to embed best practices, regulatory expectations (as required) and operational excellence into day-to-day project execution
Lead liaison with Technology Enabling Support (TES) for digital solution development and platform optimization
Drive adoption and consistent use of tools and templates across the R&D organization
Provide clear guidance on when and how to use tools across different project contexts supporting capability-building initiatives through workshops, training sessions, and communities of practice.
Monitor external trends, digital solutions and emerging best practices to modernize tools and ways of working