Lead complex technology commercialisation / Bridge academia and industry / Advance cutting-edge physical science innovations

Apply now to shape the future of physical science innovation and drive commercial success for groundbreaking research

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Senior Knowledge & Technology Transfer Manager, you'll play a crucial role in commercialising innovative technologies from the University's physical science disciplines. You'll assess invention disclosures, facilitate IP protection, and identify commercial partners or create start-ups to exploit these innovations. Working closely with researchers and industry partners, you'll have the opportunity to drive the development of cutting-edge technologies and shape their journey from lab to market.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate and Protect Intellectual Property: Assess invention disclosures for patentability and commercial potential, conduct IP landscape analyses, and secure IP rights.
• Develop Commercial Strategies: Identify commercial opportunities, conduct market analyses, and prepare technical and commercial development pathways for innovative technologies.
• Negotiate and Structure Deals: Lead complex transactions, including structuring and negotiating license agreements and investments in new start-ups.
• Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with key University stakeholders, researchers, investment partners, and industry contacts.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced professional with a strong background in physical sciences and technology transfer, possessing excellent analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex commercial transactions in an academic environment.

You may also:

• Have an advanced postgraduate degree in a physical science discipline with hands-on research experience.
• Possess 6+ years of experience in technology transfer or commercialising early-stage IP.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of IP types and protection strategies, particularly in patent rights.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Show proficiency in conducting technical, IP, commercial, and legal due diligence.
• Possess experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercialisation transactions.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.