Commercialisation Associate - Life Sciences
Job No.: 699371
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (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
We are seeking a Commercialisation Associate - Life Sciences to support the translation of Monash University research into real-world solutions across medicine, therapeutics and digital health. Reporting to the Head of Commercialisation - Life Sciences, you will evaluate, protect and progress emerging technologies across the full innovation lifecycle.
In this role, you will assess IP and market potential, guide patent strategies and help researchers build commercial value into their projects. You will also create targeted marketing proposals, connect Monash innovations with industry partners and investors and work with legal counsel to assist in deal negotiations and licensing agreements.
To succeed, you will bring a relevant postgraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in medicine, biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences, paired with a solid background in IP or technology commercialisation. Strong analytical skills, a practical understanding of IP transactions and exceptional communication skills to engage diverse academic and industry stakeholders are essential.
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. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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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'.
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: Mr Nav Jaggi, Head of Life Sciences, + 61 3 9905 0562
Position Description: Commercialisation Associate - Life Sciences
Applications Close: Thursday 26 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.
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