Manager Intellectual Property and Commercialisation - Melbourne, Australia - Deakin University

Deakin University
Deakin University
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Melbourne, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Job no: 537268


Work type:
Full-time


Location:
Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood


Categories:
Management, Research

  • Flexible location
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus or Geelong Waurn Ponds
  • Fulltime and fixed term for 3 years
  • HEW 9 $122,771 $130, % Superannuation


Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Campus.

We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.


Your key responsibilities will include:


  • Establish longterm partnerships with Deakin's research community, act as a trusted advisor, change direction in alignment with learnings and offer expert solutions and strategies aligned with Deakin's strategic priorities.
  • Work collaboratively with faculties, institutes and portfolios, and external partners, to manage intellectual property, conduct large scale IP audits and identify commercialisation solutions.
  • Provide expertise and solutions that are leading practice and sustainable to implement the University's patenting process and portfolio management, optimising IP protection, research impact and sustainable research endeavours, aligned with Deakin's strategy.
  • Represent the university in licensing and commercial negotiations for translation of University IP, and effectively liaise on complex commercial contracts and research agreements.
  • Overcome resistance to change and manage complex stakeholder issues through the commercialisation process and show integrity and empathy for all parties.

To be successful, you'll have:


  • A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
  • Ability to build relationships and represent with internal and external partners and customers across industry, government and university sectors
  • Experience managing IP to optimise protection and commercialisation
  • Proven understanding of university research culture and the pathways for commercialisation of research
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve quality customer service for clients
  • Understanding of research and technology concepts and ability to achieve commercial outcomes
  • Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements and coordinate projects

Applications for this position close on Sunday 16th
April.

  • Successful applicants will need to comply with vaccination mandates imposed by the relevant state/territory government. Applicants who attend thirdparty sites to undertake University activities will also be required to comply with any other directions or requirements in place at the thirdparty location._

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.

We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.


We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.

We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.


Advertised: 24 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 16 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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