(HEO9) $128,217-$137,173 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time position available.

The University of Adelaide is seeking a visionary Commercial Manager to lead our efforts in translating world-class research into impactful commercial outcomes.

The Innovation and Commercialisation Services Branch (ICS) provides consolidated and commercially focused support for all services that deliver research revenue.

As the Commercial Manager (Health and Medical Sciences) you will play a pivotal role within the Commercialisation team which is part of the Innovation and Commercialisation Services Branch.

The Commercial Manager (Health and Medical Sciences) engages with University researchers, industry partners, government stakeholders, regulators, venture capitalists and other funding providers, and assists the Director in managing the University’s intellectual property and equity portfolio.  The Commercial Manager maintains and manages a portfolio, which may cross over into other disciplines based on need and expertise.

As an integral part of the Commercialisation team, the Commercial Manager works to create new opportunities for the University in intellectual property, licensing and the generation and support of new spin-out companies, as ways to translate research conducted at the University into the rest of the world. The role aims to generate impact through knowledge transfer and economic development for South Australia and the nation.

To be successful you will need: 

• To be a resilient self-starter, able to take a hands-on approach in a less structured environment, to identify potential partners and outcomes to effectively secure commercial deals.
• Strong track record in identifying, co-ordinating, delivering to deadline and enhancing strategies in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
• Understanding of intellectual property protection processes and procedures.
• Direct experience in executing commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to use different leadership techniques to persuade, negotiate, motivate and drive transactions as a team player.
• Highly developed verbal and written communications skills including experience in the delivery of presentations and preparation of reports. 

The successful candidate may be required to hold or attain an Australian government security clearance.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications will close 11:55pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 December 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Francois Duvenage
Director - Commercialisation
Innovation and Commercialisation Services
The University of Adelaide
P: +61 (8) 8313 9993
E: francois.duvenage@adelaide.edu.au 

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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