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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.
Through our key scientific strengths in data, genomics, cellular, translation and clinical science, we aim to catalyse research from fundamental discovery to transformational impact. Enabled by cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family, our researchers and professional staff strive, every day, to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives.
Garvan is implementing a new strategic plan “Garvan 2030: Discoveries to Impact” and Garvan’s Commercial Development and Innovation (CDI) team is central to delivering Garvan’s vision of global leadership in discoveries to impact.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Director, IP and Commercialisation, the Commercialisation Manager will work as part of the CDI team to identify, protect, develop, and commercialise Garvan’s IP, proactively facilitating the transfer of these technologies into use via partnerships with industry, licenses to industry, clinical and other collaborators, or spin-out ventures.
The successful candidate will assist in all areas of CDI activity with particular responsibility for:
- Developing strong relationships with Garvan research groups to identify Garvan IP
- Managing Garvan IP through CDI’s innovation process
- Supporting associated negotiations and legal documentation
- Supporting the development of commercialisation briefs
- Assisting in the development of commercialisation grant applications
- Supporting CDI’s education programs
- Supporting CDI’s business development activities with external partners.
Salary: Up to $150,000 P/A + 10.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Full time permanent
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
- Opportunities for on-going training and development
- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
- Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The role offers outstanding personal and professional development experiences along with the opportunity to work in an industry-experienced team.
The Commercialisation Manager is expected to work with a high degree of independence and autonomy in the determination of priorities and work standards.
The key responsibilities of the Commercialisation Manager include:
- Lead the preparation and assessment of Garvan IP disclosures using a defined analytical framework
- Coordinate related commercial intelligence gathering activities for the purpose of determining market opportunity, competitor landscape, health economic data and product-market fit for selected Garvan IP disclosures
- Contribute to identifying, initiating and progressing discussions with industry partners on key Garvan innovations, including the coordination of events with industry involvement
- Work closely with Garvan legal team to identify and make recommendations for consideration on key legal agreement clauses in relation to Garvan IP and commercialisation
- Work closely with Garvan Research Services team to assist in the preparation of grant applications that relate to Garvan IP and commercialisation
- Assist in CDI activities that promote awareness of research translation, commercialisation and real impact within Garvan, including the preparation of educational material and assisting in the running of events
- Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
The key skills and experience of the Commercialisation Manager will include:
- Postgraduate qualifications in a scientific discipline relevant to Garvan’s strategic programs, preferably at a doctoral level
- The ability to fully comprehend and communicate Garvan’s main research stream of the ‘omics’ sciences as they apply to precision medicine in oncology, immunology, and other acute and chronic diseases
- At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant industry sector or business development role
- Experience in developing strong relationships with researchers
- Possess a strong curiosity about new, early stage technologies
- Working knowledge of the processes associated with protecting IP
- Working knowledge of the law as it relates to research translation and commercialisation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and creatively about opportunities for the commercial development of IP and ideas
- Proven team player.
Highly desired:
- RTTP Qualification (Registered Technology Transfer Professional)
- Experience in identifying and commercialising IP in an industry and/or academic environment.
ABOUT GARVAN
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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