Commercialisation Associate (Life Sciences)

Griffith Enterprise

Griffith Enterprise is the University's dedicated office for commercial partnerships, IP commercialisation, enterprise establishment and innovation and entrepreneurship support.
We have a team of seasoned executives, drawn from diverse industries and with global networks, that can help you find solutions and shape mutually beneficial partnerships.

About the opportunity

The Commercialisation Associate or Senior Business Innovation Associate (in Griffith terms) will work in line with the Business and Innovation Managers, staff and researchers to contribute to the portfolio’s technology transfer, commercialisation, and research impact outcomes. This role will support Life Sciences which includes capabilities in new vaccines, infectious diseases, regenerative medicines, cell and tissue therapy, medical devices and diagnostics, animal health.

• Identify, analyse, and assess business opportunities with external organisations.
• Identify and create external opportunities and partnerships that will develop Griffith’s research impacts.
• Develop, present, and implement business plans, including licencing arrangements, for the effective commercial exploitation of Griffith Intellectual Property, products, and services.
• Position Griffith University as a preferred partner for external organisations when they are looking to source the projects and services of higher education, with the support of effective marketing.
• Provide guidance and support researchers and academics with commercialisation strategies, including proposals, resource management and delivery.

This is a continuing, full-time position and can be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. You may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises, which the University currently has or may subsequently acquire or at any premises at which it may from time to time provide services.

About you

• A postgraduate degree in Life Sciences or related degree combined with relevant knowledge, training or suitable research experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in the technology commercialisation field, or an equivalent alternative combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or suitable experience.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating commercial and legal arrangements for research utilisation.
• Stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making.
• Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners.
• Strong conceptual and analytic skills – enjoys problem solving

Salary range

Hew Level 8 Base Salary $100, 567 – $104, 754 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total package is in the range $117, 667 - $132, 369 per annum.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• Flexible working options and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description: Life_Sciences_PD.docx )

• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check

Further Information

For further information about this role, please contact Raya Monteiro via email [email protected]
For application queries, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011.

Closing date: Friday, 17th June at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.