Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (San Diego)

Job overview

The Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (San Diego) is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA, with a salary range of $232,000 - $284,000 per year. This position supports CSL's R&D organization by fostering collaboration within the local biotech ecosystem to drive innovation and business development. The role exists to enhance CSL's external brand and secure deal flow by building strategic relationships with academic, biotech, and investment networks. The incumbent will lead deal teams and leverage internal expertise to position the company as a partner of choice in regional innovation hubs.

What you'll do

• Source opportunities aligned with TA strategies
• maintain relationships with universities, incubators, and venture capital firms
• partner with TA Search Leads
• lead deal teams through due diligence
• represent CSL at innovation events
• serve on industry boards
• provide insights on regional biotech trends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

san diego ca

biotech

business development

r&d

director

onsite

$232k-$284k/yr

no on-call

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Incentive compensation and equity eligibility.

Why this role

Requires advanced degree (PhD, MD); 12+ years in biopharma/business development; strong regional network.

About the employer

CSL is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.