Chief Research Architect – Health & Medical Innovation

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health seeks a Deputy Dean (Research) / Associate Dean (Research) to provide strategic leadership across its research portfolio and drive excellence, collaboration and impact.

Reporting to the Dean with a dotted line to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the appointee will shape Faculty-wide priorities and build strong partnerships locally and globally.

Qualifications

• PhD with a distinguished record of academic and research achievement.
• Significant experience leading research programs and teams.
• Ability to translate priorities into practical initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of research funding, impact, governance and policy.
• Proven ability to build relationships across disciplines and institutions.
• Experience in developing research leaders and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Proven track record in establishing national and international research partnerships.
• Excellent strategic advice and representation of the Faculty externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Faculty-wide research priorities and strategy.
• Drive research investment, workforce development, and governance to enhance performance.
• Foster collaboration, translation, and impact across the University and external partners.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government and health sectors.
• Represent the Faculty in internal and external forums to advance research standing.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Research translation

Communication and influencing

Education

PhD with distinguished record

Job description

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health seeks a Deputy Dean (Research) / Associate Dean (Research) to provide strategic leadership across its research portfolio and drive excellence, collaboration and impact.

Reporting to the Dean with a dotted line to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the appointee will shape Faculty-wide priorities and build strong partnerships locally and globally.