Head of Operations

**The Opportunity**

Monash University’s Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP) is at the cutting edge of developing innovative cardiovascular technologies that will transform patient care. We are looking for a **strategic, commercial, and operational leader** to drive the delivery of this complex, high-impact program.

Reporting directly to the AHFP Program Directors, you will be responsible for turning the program’s strategic plans into operational reality — from navigating financial and regulatory compliance to managing a large budget of up to $50M, developing strong industry partnerships, and delivering key milestones.

This is a **high-profile role with significant responsibility and visibility**. You’ll oversee a team of passionate professionals, collaborate with stakeholders across Monash, industry, government, and health care, and contribute to the delivery of innovations that have the potential to improve health outcomes for patients globally.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Providing strategic, operational, financial, and commercial leadership for the AHFP
- Implementing the delivery of research and commercialisation plans while managing a large budget and team
- Driving strategic relationships with stakeholders, collaborators, regulators, and funding bodies
- Ensuring strong compliance, governance, and financial oversight
- Leading intellectual property and risk management strategies alongside a team of experts

**About you**:

- A relevant postgraduate qualification or extensive executive experience in a complex, high-profile environment
- Experience in navigating funding mechanisms, financial compliance, and operational delivery in a health or biotechnology context
- Exceptional strategic, interpersonal, and project management skills, with a track record of delivering large, complex programs
- Experience with developing and commercialising class III medical devices, securing industry partnerships, and navigating a range of stakeholders
- Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation within your team
- Familiarity with regulations and industry standards, including ISO13485

This is a unique opportunity to make a measurable, high-impact contribution to the future of cardiovascular health care.

**About Monash University**

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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**Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.** We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

**To Apply**
- Please describe your experience in navigating funding mechanisms, financial compliance, and industry partnerships, and how you would leverage these skills to enable commercialisation and delivery of innovative medical technologies.
- This role involves high-profile stakeholder engagement and team leadership. How would you foster collaboration, manage relationships, and drive a culture of excellence within your team and with external stakeholders?

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

**Enquiries**:Dr Michelle Zajac, School Manager, School of Translational Medicine, 9903 0669

**Position Description**:Head of Operations, AHFP

**Applications Close**:Sunday 13 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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