Business Development Manager - IP CommercialisationResearch Office at CurtinPerth, Western AustraliaContract Full TimeDate posted: 20/12/2024
Full time, 2 year fixed term opportunityHelp our innovators develop real world solutions to business problems!Job Reference: 824314 Your new role
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Commercialisation team and work closely with leading researchers to commercialise new technology.
The Resources Technology and Critical Minerals (RTCM) Trailblazer was launched in 2022 and supports innovation and commercialisation projects in partnership with industry.
Your role will be focused on technologies being supported by the RTCM Trailblazer through the development and commercialisation phases, and you will have experience and/or knowledge relevant to the resources sector.
You will also get involved in the many other programs and initiatives we've established to support innovators and their start-up companies.
To be successful in this role, you will be an expert problem solver and a creative, big-picture thinker who will be proactive and energetic in developing business solutions to real world problems.
Your genuine interest and excitement in this work, together with your demonstrated commercial acumen, experience in commercialisation, active listening, communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills, will enable you to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve lasting and impactful outcomes.
About us
The Commercialisation team at Curtin works with researchers, investors, and industry partners to take Curtin innovations, assess their commercial potential, and find the best ways of bringing them to market.
Innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialisation are fundamental elements of the Curtin research mindset.
We have a growing cohort of researchers who are engaged and interested in commercialising their research to achieve ongoing impact.
We're supporting these researchers and their collaborators through a range of mechanisms that enable and foster their ideas from conception to commercial success.
As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Why Choose Us?
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.Adaptable Work Environment: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus.Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave.
Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave.
Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes.
New Curtin employees may be eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students.
Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities.Selection Criteria Demonstrable commercial acumen and a proven record of successfully delivering business outcomes.Demonstrated strong negotiating skills in all aspects of business.Significant networking experience in the business and commercialisation community and a broad established network.Sound understanding and working knowledge of intellectual property protection.Familiarity with commercial law as it applies to agreements relevant to this role.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of small teams of multi-disciplined professionals.Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability in interpreting complex legal documents.Demonstrated skills in business planning.Knowledge of the research and innovation system in Australia.Desirable Criteria Track record of commercialising one or more technologies.Experience in working in or with a research organization.Join us!
Please provide a cover letter addressing the strengths you will bring to this role, with reference to the selection criteria in the advert, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Applications close: Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on ****** or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
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