Job Responsibilities:

Develop commercialisation strategies and structures suitable for the deployment of GRDC research outputs and Intellectual Property.
Negotiate commercialisation deals and agreements.
Build and maintain strong collaborations with GRDC Investment Managers and other internal stakeholders. The focus of this role will be on Crop Protection and Biosecurity.
Reports to the Head of Businesses Development and Commercialisation and part of a highly performing team of 5, based across Australia.
Identify and develop commercialisation opportunities from GRDC’s R&D portfolio, for maximum adoption and industry impact.
Build and maintain strong external networks including growers, research partners, investors, other RDCs, technology transfer offices and private sector industry participants.
Actively leverage GRDC’s Agtech innovation initiatives, including the GrainInnovate VC fund and incubation and accelerator programs.

Job Requirements:

Demonstrated experience of commercial principles including finance, brand management, IP management, licensing and deal development
Strong commercial acumen including the ability to succinctly analyse the merits of commercial opportunities
Strong analytical skills and the capacity to leverage off external expertise and think strategically, including the ability to provide sound commercial advice.
Experience working in Crop Protection and/or Biosecurity is well regarded
Degree in Agriculture or relevant Science discipline is well regarded
Degree in Business or Commerce is well regarded.

Company: GRDC

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Canberra, Australia

Application Deadline: N/A

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