Principal Scientist CVR – CSL
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.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and oversee translational and non‑interventional biomarker studies, including protocol development, data analysis, and quality assurance.
Lead and support mechanism of action studies, biomarker discovery and development, and target validation using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models.
Provide scientific and operational guidance to R&D projects across preclinical and clinical phases.
Represent Translational Research in RPTs and other global cross‑functional teams such as PSTs, NCETs, and BETs.
Contribute to regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, and scientific publications.
Supervise and mentor research scientists and ensure delivery of TA‑aligned research packages.
Maintain state‑of‑the‑art knowledge through literature review and participation in scientific meetings.
Support contract negotiations and patent filings in collaboration with legal teams.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and contribute to the maintenance of the QM system.
Provide input into strategic planning and due diligence processes for early‑phase projects.
Qualifications and Experience
PhD, MD‑PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or Epidemiology.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industry and/or academia with a strong track record in translational research.
Proven expertise in biomarker discovery, non‑interventional study design, and translational biology.
Experience integrating clinical and scientific data to inform hypothesis generation and clinical development.
Strong knowledge of epidemiological and statistical methods applied to translational and observational studies.
Demonstrated leadership and people‑management skills in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
Experience in regulatory documentation, scientific writing, and external collaborations.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international teams.
Benefits
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. 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—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 world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
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