Commercialisation Associate - Life Sciences
Job No.: 684487
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Are you interested in turning world-class research into real-world solutions? Monash Innovation is seeking a Commercialisation Associate – Life Sciences to help us to translate cutting-edge discoveries into impactful technologies across medicine, pharmaceutical science, therapeutics, and digital health.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners to advance innovations from the lab to market. You’ll conduct due diligence across technical, regulatory, and market landscapes, help identify commercial opportunities and partners, and support licensing and investment transactions. Over time, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of life sciences technologies, managing their progression from initial disclosure to commercial outcomes.
What you’ll do:
- Assess Monash researchers’ inventions for IP strength and commercial potential.
- Develop strategic marketing materials and technical summaries.
- Engage with industry partners and investors to explore research translation opportunities.
- Provide guidance on IP strategy and support commercial aspects of funding applications.
- Assist licensing negotiations and draft agreements in collaboration with cross functional teams.
- Champion a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the Monash research community.
To succeed you’ll need:
- A postgraduate qualification (or progress toward one) in medicine, biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences.
- Strong technical expertise in life sciences and a solid grasp of IP principles.
- Experience in technology commercialisation and stakeholder engagement.
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- To be a curious, motivated and strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of science, innovation and impact.
This is your opportunity to work across the lifecycle of academic innovation — from discovery to commercial transaction — within a globally recognised research institution.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a University committed to global impact, with a strong track record in translating life sciences research into commercial outcomes
- Lead and grow commercial opportunities, with the scope to build long-term partnerships across industry, government, and the investment community
- Be recognised as a key advisor and thought partner, trusted for your commercial insight and strategic guidance
- Work in a flexible and collaborative environment, with support for career development, autonomy to drive initiatives, and the chance to make a tangible impact
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must include your Resume and a Cover Letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Victoria Boag, Director, Strategy and Operations (Acting), +61 (0)405 458 692 or victoria.boag@monash.edu
Position Description: Commercialisation Manager - Life Sciences
Applications Close: Tuesday, 14th October 2025, 2025, 11:55 PM AEDT
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