Innovations Manager

Position Details

• Fixed term until June 2025 | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
• Higher Education Officer Level 8| $106,842 - $118,281 p.a.
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country
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About The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP)

The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) is a long-standing program led by Flinders University, which focuses on developing innovative medical devices. Led by Professor Karen Reynolds, the program provides a mechanism to develop proof of concept, prototyping, clinical evaluation and commercialisation planning. The aim of the program is to take a multidisciplinary approach, allowing clients to leverage the best expertise, perspectives and networks to progress their ideas. Projects that go through the MDPP Ideas Incubator have a strong commercial focus and are in response to industry-driven problems.

About the Role

We have had an exciting opening come up for an Innovations Manager to join our team within the The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP). The Innovations Manager will manage client liaison and advice, screening of project proposals and research project selection processes. Furthermore, the Innovations Manager will contribute to strategic activities and assist with the growth of the program.

Additionally, the Innovations Manager will:

• Manage, record and monitor commercial assessments, including assessing viability of research proposals and preparing detailed Commercial Reports.
• Provide high level input and statistical information for reporting.
• Arrange, conduct and ensure all paperwork including MDPP application forms, confidentiality and project agreements are prepared for the conduct of research workshops and MDPP projects.

About You

As the successful candidate with demonstrated management and commercial experience, you will be able to drive strategic growth within the MDPP. You will have well-developed project management and organisational skills, including high attention to detail, accurate record keeping and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, giving you the capacity to work effectively with senior executives from industry, government, and the University. You will be capable of exercising a high degree of independent judgement and initiative.

To be successful in this role you will also demonstrate:

• Involvement in research and commercialisation of medical technologies or a related field.
• Experience in preparing strategic market/commercial analysis and/or business plans.
• Proven knowledge of intellectual property principles.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Work at the six-story Tonsley Campus alongside more than 150 staff and 2,000 students. Flinders at Tonsley is our hub for research, defense, information technology, engineering and mathematics.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment:

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT), 19th May 2024.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.