• UniSC Clinical Trials | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, UniSC Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC SouthBank
• Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

Play a key role in driving growth and expanding impact. In this dynamic position, you’ll support the development of new and existing business by coordinating business development and feasibility activities, maintaining accurate stakeholder and pipeline insights, and contributing to meaningful collaboration. Your work will help achieve revenue targets while improving access to groundbreaking research, making a real difference in connecting innovation with opportunity.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• Support the business development team to foster and sustain effective engagement and collaboration with Contract Research Organisations (CROs), sponsors, and government agencies;
• Coordinate the research, maintenance and update of key stakeholder information, industry landscape insights, and pipeline data to enable efficient reporting, feasibility support, and continuous business growth planning; and
• Collaborate in the planning, execution, and review of business development activities to maintain prominent industry visibility and present the site network’s capabilities, experience, and strengths.

About you

You have a strong interest in business development within the life sciences and clinical research sector, with experience in a similar environment highly regarded. You understand the importance of quality and compliance, with knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) considered an advantage. Confident across a range of systems and Microsoft Office applications, you learn new tools quickly, with experience in CRM and project management platforms beneficial. You communicate clearly and professionally, building strong relationships and representing organisational values. Adaptable and dependable, you bring excellent organisational skills, effectively managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You will possess:

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in Health/Science/Bio-Medicine and/or Business;
• Demonstrated interest in business development within the life sciences/clinical research sector, with relevant experience highly regarded;
• Detailed working knowledge of ICH GCP (Good Clinical Practice);
• Strong computing skills including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Experience with Project Management and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms desirable;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to represent site network values;
• Flexibility to travel to different clinical trial site locations when required;
• Strong organisational and coordination capability, with the ability to support business as usual operations, escalating where appropriate; and
• Ability to operate effectively within established frameworks and guidelines while prioritising competing demands and meet deadlines.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494278 - Business Development Associate.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Tom Nott
Senior Business Development Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials Centre
Telephone: 07 5409 8623
Email: tnott@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.