Commercialisation Manager

Full time continuing role

Exciting opportunity to join the Commercialisation Office team at the University of Sydney and help commercialise technologies in the Medtech and Biotech sectors

Base Salary HEO9 $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Commercialisation, you will work with the Faculty of Medicine and Health, one of the largest in the country, along with other Faculties and Research Partners to identify Intellectual Property (IP) suitable for commercial development and translation and develop and execute different commercialisation pathways.

With a track record managing IP and commercialisation of research or similar commercial experience in the medtech or biotech sector you will develop and facilitate engagement between researchers, industry and investors to optimise the translation of the University's research, technology, and expertise.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

provide support and advice to researchers to develop, protect and effectively leverage their Intellectual Property into commercial products or services
work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including researchers and other functions to identify IP and potential commercial partners
evaluate the commercial potential and help protect IP generated from the University’s research
develop and negotiate commercial arrangements including agreements to license University IP or set up new ventures to commercialise the IP
manage a Commercialisation Associate within the Commercialisation Office
work with other parts of the University innovation ecosystem to develop and deliver entrepreneurial and commercialisation workshops and training programs for researchers.

About you

tertiary qualification in medicine, health or life sciences, biotechnology
commercial experience the medtech, pharmaceuticals or biotech industry, or in a university tech transfer 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
a thorough understanding of the innovation or commercialisation lifecycle and key issues at different stages
able to assess industrial applicability of advanced technology, associated business development and marketing of academic research
well-developed network in industry or venture capital community is highly desirable.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations by email to liam.newson@sydney.edu.au

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

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Applications Close

Sunday 14 June 2026 11:59 PM

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