Research Commercial Manager — Industry Partnerships

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% super

flexible and hybrid working options

health and wellbeing programs

Study for Staff program

on campus childcare

affordable parking

salary packaging

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking a Research Commercial Manager in the Research Office, based at the St Lucia campus. You will steer commercial development, negotiate research agreements and advise researchers on IP and governance, while coordinating with Legal Services and UniQuest.

You will manage complex contracts autonomously within a collaborative research environment and build strong industry partnerships for impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications with extensive management experience.
• Experience managing research contracts with high autonomy.
• Strong commercial acumen engaging industry and research partners.
• Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills.
• Ability to assimilate new information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation and management of research agreements.
• Evaluate proposals including pricing, IP and risk with partners and UniQuest.
• Develop term sheets, agreements and briefs, navigating approval processes.
• Build relationships and provide timely commercial advice throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in management or equivalent

Job description

University of Queensland is seeking a Research Commercial Manager in the Research Office, based at the St Lucia campus. You will steer commercial development, negotiate research agreements and advise researchers on IP and governance, while coordinating with Legal Services and UniQuest.

You will manage complex contracts autonomously within a collaborative research environment and build strong industry partnerships for impactful outcomes.