"Business Development Manager – Physical Sciences"

Job no: 524761

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Business Development / Industry Engagement, Knowledge Exchange

Why your role matters

• Integral member of a team of experts employed in high-impact research translation
• Deepen your expertise and understanding in intellectual property and commercialisation
• Expand your connections with investors and companies specialising in emerging technologies
• 2-year fixed term contract

Industry & Innovation helps UNSW researchers partner with industry, government and community sectors and turn their ideas into products and services with tangible impact. They also run professional development courses and offer mentorship in industry engagement.

You’ll be a key interface between the University and external partners, developing and closing significant business deals to generate knowledge exchange pathways, research partnerships (contract, collaborative, consulting) and IP commercialisation (licenses, spinouts/start-ups, Intellectual Property) to achieve revenue targets. You’ll also engage with staff, researchers and academics to provide strategic support, coaching, guidance and education to promote and facilitate knowledge exchange programs and initiatives.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible/hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 
• Affordable parking on campus

Who you are

You can demonstrate your experience developing and closing technology and R&D related business deals including research partnerships.

To apply: If developing business deals with the potential for global impact is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description).

Contact:  Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

 Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 8^th September 2024

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

 The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 20 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 08 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time