Senior Director, Business Strategy Lead

CSL Plasma•Waltham, MA

12h

About The Position

The Senior Director, Business Strategy Lead for Research & Search is a key strategic and operational partner to CSL’s global Research & Search function. This role ensures that critical business operations, including outsourcing, vendor management, budget oversight, resource allocation, and capital planning, align with CSL’s corporate objectives and scientific priorities, enabling efficient research execution, scientific innovation, and sustainable global growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or science-related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
12+ years of experience in R&D operations or business support roles, ideally in a global environment.
Experience leading complex change initiatives in global R&D environments.
Proven experience managing research vendors and laboratory operations.
Strong coordination and collaboration skills with enabling functions.
Demonstrated success working in cross-functional R&D teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Research & Search senior leadership team, contributing to vision, strategy, and operational excellence.
Lead change management initiatives to guide the global Research & Search function through significant organizational transformation, ensuring alignment, adoption, and sustained success across regions and teams.
Shape long-term operational strategies to enable scientific innovation and global scalability.
Drive continuous improvement of processes, technologies, and resourcing models to support functional growth.
Act as the primary point of contact for global Research & Search business operations, including outsourcing, vendor management, budget oversight, resource management, and capital planning .
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly close activities.
Lead process improvement initiatives across global research site operations, including lab workflows and efficiency enhancements.
Initiate and manage vendor engagements based on functional needs.
Partner with the Contracts Center of Excellence to drive contract execution, resolve issues, and maintain strong business relationships.
Negotiate and execute highly sensitive research collaboration agreements.
Monitor contract execution and ensure compliance with functional requirements.
Oversee third-party services supporting global research labs and external testing activities.