Description:
As part of the University’s strategic plan, it is developing and growing its Business Development and Commercialisation team to partner with researchers to assist them in sourcing partners to collaborate with and invest in research. La Trobe conducts research in many fields however its focus areas are in Health & Wellness; Food & Agriculture and underpinned by enabling digital technology. With its regional campuses across Victoria, the University is focused on growing engagement and impact in its regional communities with strong industry connections.
The Senior Manager, Business Development will report directly to the Director, Business Development and Commercialisation and will work within a small team that is accountable to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement) PVC (IE). Importantly, this role involves working closely and collaboratively with researchers in the Schools to identify and build industry relationships to increase industry research income, improve research impact and develop strategically important, long-term industry partnerships and technology transfer across a range of research areas and into multiple markets. The Senior Manager is expected to take the lead with developing a strong pipeline of business development opportunities and deliver against that pipeline. They will work closely with their colleagues across the Industry Engagement team, which is responsible for commercialisation, enterprise development, business development in education and seeking co-location industry partners for the Research and Innovation Precinct.
Skills and Experience:
Organization | La Trobe University |
Industry | Management Jobs |
Occupational Category | Senior Manager |
Job Location | Melbourne,Australia |
Shift Type | Morning |
Job Type | Full Time |
Gender | No Preference |
Career Level | Intermediate |
Experience | 2 Years |
Posted at | 2023-08-04 1:02 pm |
Expires on | 2024-12-13 |