Director, Development

Director, Development

Job No.: 567933

Work type: Fixed Term

Showcase your extensive experience in relevant medical and/or biotechnology industries and ideally in the application of AI technologies to these sectors.

Drive business planning and execution of strategies to ensure the centre supports the development of a local industry ecosystem to achieve its commercial goals.

Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Appointment / Bundoora Campus

With extensive experience in relevant medical and/or biotechnology industries, and ideally in the application of AI technologies to these sectors, the Director, Development, will lead ACAMI’s commercial and operational functions, and engagement with industry and Government. The Director, Development, will be responsible for business planning and the execution of strategies to ensure the centre supports the development of a local industry ecosystem and meets its commercial goals. This role will manage the establishment and maintenance of the centre operational, administrative, financial and reporting functions, workforce development and clinical trials, including through a collaborative working relationship with professional and academic divisions of the university.

About the position

The Victorian Government has partnered with La Trobe University to establish the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Innovation (ACAMI). Established In 2024, ACAMI is a collaborative research, clinical trials and workforce development centre operating at the intersection of AI and medical innovation. The centre will support local medical research institutes and industry partners, delivering new and additional capabilities to ensure Victoria’s world-leading medical innovation and life sciences research ecosystem maintains pace with global standards and opportunities as AI capability develops.

The Director, Development, will work with the Director and Chief Scientist, the ACAMI team and other stakeholders to realise ACAMI’s mission of becoming a globally recognised and commercially sustainable centre which leverages AI technologies, data and skills innovation to drive transformation and growth of an AI-enabled medical ecosystem in Victoria.

In this newly created role, the Director, Development, reports to La Trobe’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement). La Trobe’s sponsor of ACAMI and chair of the project advisory group (PAG) is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Industry Engagement).

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage the establishment and growth of the Centre’s operational functions, teams, and resources.
• Work with the University Executive, ACAMI’s Project Advisory Group and ACAMI Director & Chief Scientist in executing on the Centre’s purpose and objectives within the University’s academic, research and management governance frameworks and maintaining compliance with the University’s policy and procedures.
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of the business case and strategic plans for the Centre including the strategic goals, defining priorities, and outlining action plans.
• Hold responsibility for achieving the Centre’s commercial goals and develop plans to attract revenue from industry to establish a sustainable operating position.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the Centre to establish and build high functioning teams who work towards a shared vision, clear goals and targets.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and build relationships across industry, and government both nationally and internationally relevant for and to the Centre.
• Develop a strong working relationship with existing and emerging industry stakeholders to understand sector needs and opportunities, and to support the ecosystem to maintain global standards as AI capabilities develop.
• Develop external funding pipelines to support the growth of research, workforce development and clinical trials program.
• Support the Director & Chief Scientist in sourcing industry-driven projects and research funding.
• Oversee internal and external communications regarding the Centre and activities in collaboration with the relevant communications and media teams.
• Manage the Centre’s operational resources and hold responsibility for Centre reporting, including financial reporting.

Skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge, skills and direct relevant experience in the medical research, clinical trials and medical innovation with the Australian University sector, or a breadth of professional experience in industry.
• Experience and knowledge of methods, techniques, and operation of medical research, clinical trials, medical technology, medical therapies manufacture and/or and business units.
• Highly regarded leader in medical research, medical technologies, clinical trials and/or medical innovation commercialisation, together with an understanding of the broad spectrum of research, workforce and future directions within the medical technology sector.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that achieve set key performance indicators.
• Highly developed communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others, to resolve conflicts and to confer with a broad range of stakeholders while providing leadership for the development of professional staff teams.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus

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What La Trobe University can offer you!

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Tuesday 29th October, 2024

Position Enquiries: Megan Fisher, Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement, Email: M.Fisher@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9479 2070

Position Enquiries: Quin Chang, Director, Enterprise Development, Office of the DVC Research and Industry Engagement, Email: q.chang@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: 0431 467 921

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9479 5191

Position Description below:

PD-ACAMI-Director Development.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A detailed Cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria; and
• An up-to-date resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised: 13/10/2024

Closing Date: 29/10/2024