Senior Director, New Ventures and Investments
Job No.: 669095
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply
- 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
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise and Engagement) in a key leadership position and work at the forefront of Monash Innovation.
As the Senior Director, New Ventures and Investments, you will lead the investment and associated support for a growing portfolio of spinouts and start-ups at Monash. This will encompass both direct investments from Monash and tailored assistance to navigate the challenges experienced by newly created ventures, thereby accelerating their establishment and growth.
Leveraging your extensive experience in early-stage investment and portfolio management, you will lead direct investments into companies, including managing the $15M pre-seed fund and establishing best practice policies, processes and mechanisms of new venture support related to the growing Monash spinout portfolio. Key to this position will be the development of strong working relationships with the commercialisation team at Monash Innovation and external investors, mentors and other support networks, collaborating to actively identify, evaluate and develop a pipeline of investment opportunities. This position will also be a key contributor to the design and launch of services to strengthen the success of Monash-affiliated spinouts and start-ups, significantly contributing to the University’s wider entrepreneurship ecosystem.
You will have significant experience in the deep tech and/or life sciences start-up value chain including opportunity analysis and deal structuring in early-stage and mid-stage companies. In addition, a track record of exceptional commercial acumen and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills is pivotal to this position.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – 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
Monash University is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Coulter Partners. For a confidential conversation, please contact Michael Huberts on 0493 095 853 or m.huberts@coulterpartners.com.
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.
Position Description: Senior Director, New Ventures and Investments
Enquiries: Michael Huberts, Coulter Partners, +61 3 493 095 853 or m.huberts@coulterpartners.com.
Applications Close: Wednesday 2 October 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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