Head of Business Development
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Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R-44289
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Lead partnerships at the University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience, translating groundbreaking research into real-world applications.
Engage with government and industry leaders to align opportunities, secure funding, and enhance the University's global reputation.
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
The University of Queensland is a globally recognised institution, consistently ranking among the world's top universities. Our partnerships with international, national, and regional stakeholders are crucial in amplifying our impact and strengthening our reputation. These collaborations have significantly advanced our research efforts, enabling our academics to achieve critical breakthroughs with real-world applications.
The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at UQ places a strong emphasis on the translation of research, making it integral to the Institute's mission of translating scientific discoveries into tangible real-world benefits.
As the inaugural Head of Business Development, you will have the opportunity to shape strategy, define operational processes, and unlock untapped markets, leveraging the institute's immense potential to create meaningful partnerships and commercial ventures.
We are looking for a candidate with a strategic mindset and a passion for collaboration, adept at engaging with high-level government, industry professionals, and academics. You will be skilled in translating complex scientific information into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders, both in writing and verbally.
This role will be instrumental in meeting and exceeding individual, team, and institutional performance metrics. Working closely with the Strategic Partnerships (Government & Industry) team, you will identify internal strengths, align them with potential industry partners, and foster productive relationships and successful partnerships that support IMB's growth.
As part of the Stakeholder Partnerships Team, you will work alongside a team that will enable you to leverage expertise in advancement, business development, and marketing communications to maximise opportunities and drive impact. Collaborating with key members of the Institute Executive, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing research funding from industry partners and advancing IMB's strategic priorities, aligning efforts with the strategic research themes of both the Institute and the University.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years at HEW Level 10A. Salary is negotiable commensurate with experience.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading and uniting diverse internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage major research and engagement partnerships. They will provide strategic advice and entrepreneurial insights while demonstrating a strong understanding of the higher education landscape and current trends and policies affecting the sector.
With a proven track record in negotiating and managing complex, sensitive projects of national significance—particularly within health and biomedical science policy contexts—they excel in problem-solving and risk management, enabling them to navigate intricate issues with sound judgment.
In addition to their strategic capabilities, the candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, allowing them to build collaborative relationships across diverse backgrounds and sectors effectively. They are adept at developing strategies to navigate funding programs and secure financial support.
Equipped with substantial knowledge of university-based innovation, contracting, and project development, they thrive in project management, performing well under pressure and meeting concurrent deadlines. Their highly developed written communication skills enable them to produce quality documentation tailored for highly educated audiences.
Want to Apply?
When you're ready to submit an application, we ask that you please create a profile via our careers website and upload the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter addressing how your background aligns to the 'About You' section above.
Other Information
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Applications close:
Sunday the 17th November at 11.00pm AEST (R-44289).
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