Business Development Manager

Job No.: 660229

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $112,694 - $124,394 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Be inspired, every day
• Enjoy the freedom to discover something new
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions 

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. And that’s because you’re not just starting your career, or taking on a bigger challenge. You’re making a real contribution – surrounded by energetic, inspiring people who are driven to make a difference as well. 

The Opportunity

Monash Science is at the forefront of innovation and discovery in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and earth, atmospheric and environmental sciences. The Business Development Manager supports the Senior Business Development Manager in the delivery of the Faculty of Science’s industry and government partner engagement and research business development. This includes managing a range of strategic and operational activities including the identification and cultivation of industry and government research opportunities aligned to Faculty strategic research priorities.

This role will focus on:

• Contribute to strategic planning and goal achievement for Faculty Business Development, focusing on generating new research opportunities aligned with Faculty and University priorities
• Coordinate and oversee research business development operations, including pitching and proposal management, in compliance with University policies
• Provide research business development services such as grant preparation and pricing, ensuring adherence to University policies
• Plan and oversee negotiation of research contracts with various partners, seeking advice from legal and functional specialists
• Offer expert advice to Faculty leadership and researchers on research business, IP, risk, and compliance matters

To be successful in this role, you will utilise your: 

• Experience in business development including planning, commercial and contractual negotiations, and management in a research-intensive environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport, negotiate and build consensus at senior levels with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and work well within cross functional teams exercising high levels of independence, judgement and initiative
• Demonstrated experience in working with researchers to develop technical proposals of commercial interest with a strong awareness of risk assessment, intellectual property, confidentiality and scholarly considerations
• An understanding of and empathy with the higher education sector and with research undertaken in the Faculty of Science

The Benefits

We offer you an engaging and dynamic role that includes many opportunities to network with highly motivated colleagues as part of a committed and professional team. Our collaborative and supportive environment will offer you many benefits, including a competitive salary (including 17% Superannuation), and opportunities for training and development. This challenging role will deliver great rewards to the right applicant.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join us in our commitment to ensuring a better future for ourselves and for the communities in which we study, work, live and engage – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Your application must address the selection criteria. This can be included in your Cover Letter. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Ms Fiona Broussard, Senior Business Development Manager, Faculty of Science, +61 417 310 819

Position Description

 Business Development Manager

Closing Date

Thursday 29 February 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

Supporting a diverse workforce