Director, Health & Life Sciences Enterprise Partnerships

University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a visionary Director, Enterprise Partnerships (Health and Life Sciences). This senior role leads Melbourne Enterprise across health and life sciences, shaping external partnerships, driving strategy, and delivering impactful outcomes.

Based in Melbourne, you will connect the University’s capabilities with industry, government and health services to create sustained economic and societal impact.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with deep knowledge of health and life sciences.
• Track record of creating and growing high-value partnerships.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate capabilities into opportunities.
• Experience leading partnerships teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Originate, shape and convert high-value partnerships across health and life sciences.
• Build influential relationships with senior leaders across industry, government, healthcare and research.
• Translate research, education, talent and innovation into compelling partner propositions.
• Identify and prioritise a strong pipeline of opportunities with commercial judgement.
• Mobilise multidisciplinary expertise to respond to complex opportunities and maximise impact.
• Lead and develop a high-performing partnerships team aligned to strategic priorities.

Skills

Partnerships leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a visionary Director, Enterprise Partnerships (Health and Life Sciences). This senior role leads Melbourne Enterprise across health and life sciences, shaping external partnerships, driving strategy, and delivering impactful outcomes.

Based in Melbourne, you will connect the University’s capabilities with industry, government and health services to create sustained economic and societal impact.