Commercialisation Manager
Department: | Agriculture Victoria Services |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Consulting and Strategy |
Classification: | VPSG5.1 |
Work Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
Reference: | VG/AVS/AVS/1821793 |
Closing Date: | 11-Oct-2024 |
Salary Range: | $109,730 - $121,247 |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | Commercialisation Manager PD .pdf (PDF, 243KB) Position Description |
Contact: | Chelsey Fourie chelsey.fourie@agriculture.com.au |
Position Details
Applications close on Friday 4th October!
About the Role
Reporting directly to the AVS Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of strategising and executing commercialisation plans, leveraging your expertise to properl our innovations and IP assets into the market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Opportunity Capture: Identify, assess and secure technology commercialisation opportunities for AVR inventions through strategic IP license agreements.
- Strategy Development: Spearhead strategy analysis and planning for the commercialisation of key AVR IP assets, ensuring impactful market entry and growth.
- Expert Advice: Deliver high-level commercial, IP, and contract management insights to support public-private Research and Innovation collaborations and technology licensing ventures.
- Investment Evaluation: Enhance the commerical value of Department R&D inventions through robust financial modelling and project management, accelerating their adoption by the private sector.
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with AVS and AVR to drive continuous improvement in IP management and commerciailsation, fostering innovation and efficiency.
About You
To propel AVS's growth, we're seeking a dynamic and experienced commercialisation specialist with a proven track record in:
- Commercialisation opportunity identification and assessment
- IP commercialisation strategy development and implementation (including IP protection and technology valuations).
- Developing, structuring, negotiating, and managing commercial IP license agreements or contractual R&I arrangements
- Market validation, commercialisation development and project planning and management.
- Writing commercialisation strategy, plans and proposals for funding and investment.
Bonus Points If You:
- Have highly effective communication and people skills, with a proven track record in building relationships with scientific and business professionals at all levels.
- Posses strong energy, drive and emotional intelligence for developing high-value AgTech partnerships.
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Have the relevant qualifications in business and/or science.
- Have knowledge or experience in agriculture
If you're passionate about transforming agriculture technology and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application with your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria for this role.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an inclusive, uniquely values-driven workplace culture that values work-life balance and is committed to equal opportunity employment, personal & professional development, and staff psychosocial safety and wellbeing.
At AVS our Values & Behaviours underpin everything we do:
AVS makes a difference
AVS acts with integrity
AVS works well together
AVS understands and adapts to change.
How to Apply
AVS encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and offers reasonable adjustments for those who need.
For a confidential conversation, please contact avs.humanresources@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Your application should include:
Curriculum Vitae: Outlining your career history, professional qualifications and current employment status.
Covering Letter: Outlining interest and addressing Key Selection Criteria for the role