Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Supporting Griffith's ambitions is Griffith Enterprise, the university’s dedicated commercialisation office, managing and commercialising the universities intellectual property and research expertise. Griffith Enterprise’s mission is to manage and facilitate the commercialisation of intellectual property and research excellence from Griffith University researchers via the most appropriate commercialisation pathway, ensuring optimum outcomes for all of our partners whilst protecting and enhancing the reputation of the university. By translating and commercialising ground-breaking technologies and research excellence, empowering a culture of collaboration, and prioritising our partner’s needs we help them achieve their strategic ambitions and generate global impact.

As the Manager, Commercialisation (Life Sciences) you will be responsible for identifying, developing and leading commercialisation opportunities, transactions and strategic initiatives for research outcomes and intellectual property as part of the Life Science team that focusses on areas encompassing biomedical technologies, diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, medical devices and agriculture.

You will work closely with Griffith researchers and senior executives to identify and assess potential new intellectual property and through business development activities negotiate commercialisation transactions such as licences, start-ups, option agreements to take the research to the market.

You will play a key role in advancing commercialisation awareness and skills across the University and, along with key Griffith staff, engaging with partners to help shape strategic partnerships.  As a senior member of the team, you will lead all aspects of the commercialisation and IP process, from early-stage research to the negotiations of deals and establishing start-up companies.

About you
To be successful in this role you will hold a postgraduate degree and relevant experience, or 5+ years of experience and a strong track record of success in identifying, managing and commercialising intellectual property in the field of Life Science based research through licences, research collaborations and/or start-ups.

You will also have technical knowledge in a relevant area of Life Sciences and demonstrated business development expertise and a track record will be required. Your ability to deal with complex situations and communicate clearly will be an asset to the team.

Demonstrated skills required to assess early-stage technologies and understand intellectual property (IP) management and protection, including patents and other forms of IP; identify and negotiate commercial opportunities; and a proven ability to scope, pitch and negotiate commercialisation transactions are essential. 

You will need to be a self-starter and team player. You will be given the autonomy and responsibility to make a significant contribution to Griffith Enterprise and the University.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University’s Nathan or Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
 

Salary Range
A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

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

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, Dr Mark Ashton, Director, Griffith Enterprise on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 quoting reference number REF6127A.

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].

Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024, 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.