At CSL, we are advancing innovative biologics therapeutics to transform the lives of patients with serious diseases. We have an opportunity available for a Research Product Lead (RPL) to lead cutting-edge immunology programs from early discovery through to first-in-human readiness.
This is a highly visible, strategic role where you will own and shape the direction of complex R&D programs, working at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution.
As a Research Product Lead, you will act as the end-to-end leader of an immunology programs, guiding it them from concept through candidate selection and into early clinical development. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive data-driven decisions, and ensure that every milestone is aligned to delivering meaningful therapeutic innovation.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the strategy and end-to-end execution of immunology research programs from early discovery through candidate selection and transition into development
- Drive evidence-based decision-making by ensuring high-quality scientific and translational data packages are generated and integrated
- Own program timelines, milestones, and key Go/No-Go decisions, including stage-gate reviews and governance
- Identify risks and opportunities, and lead mitigation strategies while communicating clearly to teams and senior stakeholders
- Identify and implement acceleration opportunities across programs, ensuring scientific rigor while driving rapid progress
- Lead and align cross-functional teams across research and development to ensure seamless program execution and transition
- Provide scientific leadership in immunology, shaping product profiles and development strategies to progress programs to first-in-human readiness
- Build and manage external partnerships and represent the program with internal leadership and external stakeholders
- Contribute to the Immunology TA strategy via identification of new opportunities and collaborators and due diligence processes for potential new portfolio assets
About you
You are a scientific leader and program driver who can connect cutting-edge research with real-world therapeutic impact.
What you’ll bring
- PhD, MD or equivalent in immunology or a related field
- 8+ years’ experience in pharma/biotech, spanning drug discovery through early development
- Proven success leading programs from concept to candidate selection and IND-enabling stages
- Deep expertise in immunology, with ability to translate biology into therapeutic strategies
- Strong experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Highly regarded
- Experience with biologics (e.g. monoclonal, bispecific or multi-specific antibodies)
- Background in autoimmune or inflammatory diseases
- Experience working across global R&D environments
Why join CSL?
- Work on high-impact therapies that change patients’ lives
- Lead programs at the cutting edge of immunology and biologics
- Collaborate with world-class scientists and global teams
- Shape the future pipeline in a highly visible leadership role
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about advancing breakthrough science into life-changing medicines, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications Close on Friday 5th July, 2026
