Business Development Manager - Faculty of Science x 2

• Be responsible for identifying new engagement opportunities both locally and internationally for the Faculty’s Schools
• Full-time, 3 years fixed-term position, remuneration package: $134K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super)

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The University of Sydney is committed to continued improvement in its research performance, maintaining its leading role within Australia and improving its competitive position internationally in order to contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of Australia and the wider world.

We currently have 2 vacancies for Business Development Managers - Faculty of Science who will support researchers and the broader CDIP team to build on existing relationships with industry and other non-government organisations, including the identification of opportunities for commercialisation of the University’s generated intellectual property, as well as identifying and coordinating opportunities for University-wide cross-faculty collaboration.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• appropriate academic qualification and/or extensive equivalent relevant experience
• ability to perceive new opportunities to develop and commercialise research through partnership with industry and develop strategies to capitalise on these opportunities
• ability to foster an entrepreneurial culture and build partnerships between the research, business and government communities
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all required professional spheres; academic, administrative, clinical, public and corporate sectors
• demonstrated management and project management skills
• experience of working in industry or a university or research organisation, commercial office or company in a sales/business environment.

Conceptual, analytical and report writing skills related to commercialisation and/or partnership development, experience in the commercialisation of research outputs and technology from public sector institutions and
experience in a management, business development, service or similar role in a business or public sector environment would be highly valued for this role.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. For guidance on how to apply visit: How to apply for an advertised position.

For job specific enquiries please contact Dr Andrew Tindell, Director, Commercial Development & Industry Partnerships on 02 8627 8181.
General enquiries can be directed to Diana Ndugwa, Recruitment Consultant on 02 8627 1211.

CLOSING DATE: 11:30pm 13 July 2016

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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