Intellectual Property Manager

3 weeks ago


Parkville, Australia Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Full time

Work in Parkville in the Royal Children’s Hospital
Competitive salary + super
12-month part time contract (22.8 hours per week)

What’s in it for you?

Make a difference within Australia’s largest child health research institute
Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Flexible working options with ongoing career development
Wonderful onsite facilities available - gym, childcare, cafes, hotel, shops, and bar
Subsidised coffee in our lively cafe with a city view
Be involved in multiple internal committees and contribute to the cultural success of the organisation

**The opportunity**:
Join our team as a part time Intellectual Property Manager and help us capture, protect and commercialise research opportunities across our MCRI portfolio. Working collaboratively with our Head of Intellectual Property, Innovation Team Stream Leads, and Tech Transfer Managers, you will play a key role in managing our IP portfolio, promoting the importance of IP protection, and identifying and evaluating projects for commercialisation.

This position is part time at 22.8 hours per week. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of children’s health and medical research.

**Your responsibilities include**:
Identification and assessment of new IP for patentability, including oversight of patent and literature searching by Innovation Analyst
Reviewing prior art and working with inventors to progress IP rights to grant/registration.
Participate in due diligence activities
Advising Legal Team on IP issues arising in agreements

**About you**:
Completed or working towards completion of a Masters of Intellectual Property Law and optionally Patent and Trade Mark Registration in Australia or overseas
Strong scientific background and qualifications
Experience in a medical research, healthcare or biotech industry environment
Strong knowledge of MTAs, license and other agreements is highly regarded

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria via the position description

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

**Closing date**: 13 March 2023



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