Commercialisation Associate, MedTech & Biotech — Flexible Work

Usyd; Shire of Corangamite; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Commercialisation Associate to help translate life sciences, medtech and biotech research into commercial outcomes. You will collaborate with the Faculty of Medicine and Health, researchers, industry and investors to drive IP development and licensing opportunities.

You will support Commercialisation Managers, conduct due diligence, prepare market analyses, and help negotiate agreements, contracts and partnerships within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in medicine, health, life sciences or biotechnology.
• Commercial experience in medtech, pharma, biotech or university tech transfer is desirable.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build partnerships between research, business and government.
• Understanding of the innovation or commercialization lifecycle.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to manage competing demands.
• Experience reviewing, developing and negotiating legal contracts.
• Understanding of IP protection and management.
• Ability to assess industrial applicability of advanced technology and market accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Work within a tight-knit team, reporting to a Commercialisation Manager managing a portfolio of Medtech and Biotech opportunities.
• Prepare preliminary due diligence evaluations for new invention disclosures, using a supported and proven framework.
• Support commercialisation projects through market and competitor analysis, finding comparable deals, preparing technology marketing flyers, investor opportunity disclosures and identifying potential licensees.
• Analyse technical and scientific literature and reports and research budgets.
• Ensure that project files and relevant databases are kept up to date in line with protocol and policies.
• Undertake appropriate administrative duties required of working within a university environment.

Skills

Commercialisation

Communication

Due diligence

Market analysis

Contract negotiation

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Commercialisation Associate to help translate life sciences, medtech and biotech research into commercial outcomes. You will collaborate with the Faculty of Medicine and Health, researchers, industry and investors to drive IP development and licensing opportunities.

You will support Commercialisation Managers, conduct due diligence, prepare market analyses, and help negotiate agreements, contracts and partnerships within a university setting.