CSL is a global leader in biotechnology, dedicated to advancing and protecting public health. We are seeking an experienced Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Lead for Australia to play a critical leadership role within Global Regulatory Affairs & Safety (GRAS). This is a high‑impact position responsible for guiding national regulatory operations, shaping local strategy, and representing CSL in key interactions with Health Authorities and industry bodies.
Your Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues in Therapeutic Area teams on regulatory strategy decision‑making, ensure regulatory operations, and act as the first point of escalation for challenges.
- Provide expert local insights to develop and execute regulatory strategies for new product registrations and lifecycle management, monitoring and communicating progress to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements, contribute to local policy and industry group activities, and support audit/inspection readiness and CAPA completion.
- Stay informed on evolving national regulations and guidelines, represent CSL in relevant meetings and forums, and share insights and best practices across the organisation.
- Serve as the primary interface with Health Authorities, government bodies, industry associations, and local commercial teams, leading in‑country regulatory processes and market access‑related interactions
- Prepare and coordinate local regulatory documentation (e.g., Module 1 and briefing materials), maintain required national systems, support regional teams, and monitor local Health Authority activities.
- Ensure compliant labelling, timely updates, promotional material review, accurate records, and adherence to compliance KPIs
Your Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry) with advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) preferred.
- Regional regulatory certifications (RAC, CARP, CHPC) are desirable.
- 10+ years of regulatory experience with significant Health Authority facing responsibilities.
- Strong leadership background with experience guiding regulatory teams.
- Expertise in Australian and New Zealand regulatory frameworks and external engagement.
- Proven ability to manage regulatory submissions, cross‑functional initiatives, and complex timelines.
Why Join CSL?
At CSL, your work directly influences patient access to essential therapies and contributes to public health outcomes across the region. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead local regulatory strategy at a national level
- Influence important policy and external interactions
- Collaborate with global and regional colleagues
- Shape the regulatory landscape for innovative products
If you are a seasoned regulatory leader with deep Australian regulatory expertise and a passion for meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and help shape CSL’s future.
Applications Close on March 8th, 2026
About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, 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 of 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.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
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.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
