Strategic BD Manager – Academic Research & Space Capability

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney seeks a Business Development Manager - Academic Research and Capability to drive partnerships and growth within the NSW Space Research Network. You will identify and secure engagement opportunities with partners, translate research into funded projects, and attract paying members to the Network.

Working with the COO and Co-Directors, you will lead strategic planning, governance, and compliance, while managing budgets and programs to enable impactful research translation

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of an academic research environment.
• Experience in the higher education sector.
• Technical background in Science or Engineering.
• Proven experience with legal, intellectual property and commercial frameworks.
• Financial management experience and budgeting/ expenditure control.
• People leadership experience.
• Experience in the space research sector would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business development and planning.
• Provide expert strategic advice on commercialisation pathways ensuring integration of internal policies, external regulatory and industry requirements.
• Policy development, governance and corporate advice.
• Stakeholder engagement and external liaison.
• Operational management and compliance.
• Risk, financial resources and program management.
• Leadership and people management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial negotiations

Leadership

Financial management

Education

Science or Engineering background

Higher education sector experience

Job description

The University of Sydney seeks a Business Development Manager - Academic Research and Capability to drive partnerships and growth within the NSW Space Research Network. You will identify and secure engagement opportunities with partners, translate research into funded projects, and attract paying members to the Network.

Working with the COO and Co-Directors, you will lead strategic planning, governance, and compliance, while managing budgets and programs to enable impactful research translation