Strategic Director of Innovation and Partnerships
5 days ago
As a key member of the University of South Australia's leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic leadership and coordination of the university's intellectual property and research translation activities. This involves overseeing the creation, negotiation, and delivery of opportunities for transactions based on UniSA's valuable technology IP, including licences, spinouts, start-up companies, and other commercial arrangements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement strategies to promote and deliver research translation opportunities
- Work closely with the Chair: UniSA Ventures to oversee the operation of the UniSA Ventures entity, a wholly owned subsidiary of UniSA
- BUILD and maintain strong effective relationships internally with UniSA Researchers and externally with relevant contacts and organisations within industry, government, and the investment community
The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research, and industry partners. We create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
Essential Skills and ExperienceTo succeed in this role, you will need:
- Significant experience in the commercialisation of R&D, technology transfer, IP, or equivalent experience in a complex environment
- Experience in the management of an IP commercialisation function at scale resulting in significant achievements in regard to commercialisation outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to build and develop key strategic relationships and deliver end-to-end conversion of commercialisation opportunities to support strategic objectives
- Strong experience in high-level project management and building sound and productive relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Extensive experience in leadership and management of people in both a direct reporting line relationship and in matrixed environments
- Excellent understanding of the industry, professional, and government environments in Australia and internationally in relation to research commercialisation and translation
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Work-Life flexibility, including working from home, family responsibility leave, and individual flexibility agreements
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops, and car parking fees
- Corporate health insurance
- A variety of leave arrangements
We are a dynamic and agile workplace culture that thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers who communicate with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We value diversity and inclusion and offer a vibrant, engaging environment.
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