Strategic Business Development Lead

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeInvestment Full time $100,000 - $140,000
Job Summary

This role focuses on developing and supporting RMIT's pipeline of commercialisation opportunities being shaped for investment and new company formation, guiding them from early-stage identification through to the pre-seed stage and beyond.


You will play a critical role in shaping, mentoring, and positioning these initiatives for investment and long-term success, while also managing the processes associated with investment governance, and providing strategic investment advice.


The successful candidate will have experience in managing and curating a technology pipeline in concert with stakeholders, providing recommendations and advice at senior management level, and start-up creation or board experience to guide and assist founders and their early-stage technology companies to develop the business and achieve success.


Additionally, you will have complex venture/deal structuring experience to ensure models of translation are fit-for-purpose and align RMIT interests with investors, partners and overall commercial strategy of the venture.


The ideal candidate will possess solid communication expertise, a proven ability to work across a range of technology options, and a strong track record of working successfully with researchers, students and other stakeholders to develop commercialisation initiatives.


They will also be able to demonstrate risk management experience in establishment of commercial initiatives.


At RMIT, we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.


Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.


About the Portfolio

RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world.


The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented, and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes.


With a global presence, community, and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.


Key Requirements
  • Post graduate degree in the relevant area of science, technology and/or business with demonstrated experience in commercialising University research, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
  • Experience in managing and curating a technology pipeline in concert with stakeholders.
  • Experience providing recommendations and advice at senior management level.
  • Start-up creation or board experience to guide and assist founders and their early-stage technology companies to develop the business and achieve success.
  • Complex Venture/Deal structuring experience to ensure models of translation are fit-for-purpose and align RMIT interests with investors, partners and overall commercial strategy of the venture.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across a range of technology options with proven mentoring and communication expertise.
  • Solid track record of working successfully with researchers, students and other stakeholders to develop commercialisation initiatives.
What We Offer

At RMIT, we offer a competitive salary package with hybrid working options and a supportive environment.


As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.


We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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