Commercialisation Manager

• Fantastic opportunity to join the Commercialisation team within DVC Research

• Full time, continuing role

• Base salary $135,820 to $143,310 + 17% Superannuation

• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

About the opportunity
 
The Commercialisation Office within the Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research has an excellent opportunity for a Commercialisation Manager to join their growing team!
As a Commercialisation Manager, you will be responsible for identifying university research, technology, and Intellectual Property (IP) suitable for commercial development and translation across the university, especially the Faculty of Engineering and help get it to market.
 
With a well-established track record in managing IP and commercialisation of research, you will promote and facilitate linkages between researchers and industry, optimising the translation of the university's research, technology, and expertise.
 
Reporting to the Head of Commercialisation, your key responsibilities will be to:

• work collaboratively with other Commercialisation and Business Development Managers to identify IP and potential commercial partners

• evaluate the market potential, help protect and determine commercialisation pathways for the IP

• manage a portfolio of projects and drive them to commercialisation outcomes

• provide high-level support and advice to researchers to develop, protect and effectively leverage the IP into commercial products or services

• develop, review and negotiate commercial agreements with partners to license university IP or set up new ventures to commercialise the IP

• manage a Commercialisation Associate within the Commercialisation team

• develop partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders

• work with other parts of the university innovation ecosystem to develop and deliver workshops and training programs for researchers and potential entrepreneurs.

About you
 
If you're someone with a track record in research translation and commercialisation or excellent business acumen in similar areas, this would be an excellent opportunity for you!

• tertiary qualification in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Digital or Information Technology and/or business

• experience working in a university or research environment

• experience in developing commercial agreements and undertaking successful negotiations

• proven experience in IP identification, customer and market validation, business planning

• knowledge in intellectual property protection and management

• experience working in or developing new ventures to commercialise deep tech is highly desirable

• highly developed relationship management skills and experience in fostering an entrepreneurial culture

• a thorough understanding of the innovation or commercialisation lifecycle and key issues at different stages

• able to assess industrial applicability of research and advanced technology, associated business development and marketing

• well developed network in industry or venture capital community is highly desirable.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong, Recruitment Operations by email [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 31 March 2024 11:59 PM