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Associate Director, Corporate External Affairs, External Innovation & Business Development

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-10-22

Core

Develop and execute a global external innovation communications strategy to position CSL as a 'partner of choice' for biotech founders, researchers, investors, and potential partners in rare and serious disease therapies.

Role type

Senior corporate external affairs and business development communications leader

Builds

Global external innovation communications strategy, thought leadership programs, media relations, and digital partner-facing content

Domain

Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Corporate Communications

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Global strategy development, executive thought leadership, media relations, integrated multi-channel campaign design, scientific storytelling, stakeholder management, project leadership

Preferred skills

MBA or Master's in Communications, experience in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, presentation coaching

Technologies

Digital platforms, social media tools, content management systems

Responsibilities

Develop external innovation communications strategy, lead executive thought leadership programs, drive proactive media relations, create integrated digital campaigns, enhance partner-facing digital presence, establish performance metrics

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on execution