Macquarie University
CommercialisationAssociate
“Commercialisation Associate at Macquarie University. Skills: Intellectual property, Technology commercialisation, Deal structuring, Stakeholder engagement. Manage a portfolio of commercialisation activities. Support strategic commercialisation initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Translate intellectual property into tangible outcomes; Move ideas from lab to marketplace
Industry & Context.
Develop business cases
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, Demonstrated experience in intellectual property management, Demonstrated experience in technology commercialisation, Demonstrated experience in deal structuring, Experience conducting technical due diligence, Experience conducting IP due diligence, Experience conducting commercial due diligence, Experience conducting legal due diligence, Experience with prior art searches, Experience with market analyses, Proven ability to collect and analyse complex technical data, Proven ability to collect and analyse complex market data, Proven ability to collect and analyse complex legal data, Proven ability to develop robust business cases, Exceptional oral communication skills, Exceptional written communication skills, Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, Demonstrated ability to maintain positive relationships
Nice to Have
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant scientific discipline, Networks and links with industry, Networks and links with research bodies, Networks and links with government authorities, Networks and links with the investment community, Experience working in a similar role in a University, Experience working in a similar role in a research organisation
What You'll Do.
Manage a portfolio of commercialisation activities
Support strategic commercialisation initiatives
Implement strategic commercialisation initiatives
Assess technical viability of IP
Assess commercial viability of IP
Provide recommendations for commercialisation
Provide pathways for commercialisation
Conduct commercially oriented due diligence
Determine legal rights
Determine entitlements
Determine third-party obligations
Assist in negotiations
Assist in deal structuring
Assist in closing agreements
Provide commercial advice
Support negotiation of agreements
Market University capabilities
Promote University capabilities
Market University technologies
Promote University technologies
Engage with investment partners
Engage with external stakeholders
Contribute to IP Commercialisation Advisory Committee
Nurture entrepreneurial culture
Build relationships with stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; External stakeholders; Cross-functional teams; Macquarie Partnerships; Macquarie Incubator; General Counsel; Faculty leadership; Patent attorneys; Investors; Licensees; Government agencies; Research institutes
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Engage effectively
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