Commercialisation Associate: Medtech & Biotech Translation

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney's Commercialisation Office is seeking a Commercialisation Associate to help translate Life Sciences, Medtech and Biotech research into real-world impact. You will support a portfolio of opportunities, conduct due diligence, and facilitate collaborations with researchers, industry and investors.

In this role you will prepare analyses, review agreements, and contribute to market assessments while working within a university environment that values integrity and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in medicine, health or life sciences, biotechnology.
• Commercial experience in medtech, pharma or biotech, or in a university tech transfer is desirable.
• Ability to foster an entrepreneurial culture and build partnerships across research, business and government.
• Understanding of the innovation or commercialisation lifecycle.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to manage competing demands.
• Experience in or ability to review, develop and negotiate legal contracts.
• Understanding of IP protection and management.
• Ability to assess industrial applicability of advanced technology and market academic research.

Responsibilities

• Work with a tight-knit team to identify IP suitable for commercialisation and translate inventions.
• Prepare preliminary due diligence evaluations for new invention disclosures using a proven framework.
• Support projects through market and competitor analysis, and identify potential licensees.
• Analyse literature and research budgets; prepare investor opportunity disclosures.
• Maintain project files and databases in line with policy; perform admin duties.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Partnership development

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

IP understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in medicine/health or life sciences/biotechnology

Job description

The University of Sydney's Commercialisation Office is seeking a Commercialisation Associate to help translate Life Sciences, Medtech and Biotech research into real-world impact. You will support a portfolio of opportunities, conduct due diligence, and facilitate collaborations with researchers, industry and investors.

In this role you will prepare analyses, review agreements, and contribute to market assessments while working within a university environment that values integrity and