Our vision is simple: HAPPY HEALTHY KIDS.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia. We are dedicated to improving the health and lives of children everywhere through groundbreaking research. Our new Research Reimagined 2025–35 Strategic Plan will amplify our impact over the next decade, ensuring our discoveries make a real difference to children and their families both in our community, and around the world.
The Opportunity
Our Commercialisation team champions the identification, development and commercialisation of the technology and innovations developed by our scientists and clinicians. We partner with industry and investors to achieve and accelerate translation to improve children's health.
The Head of Commercialisation is a senior leadership role responsible for driving and developing commercialisation opportunities throughout the Institute. You will be pivotal in bringing our discoveries to the world by identifying high-potential opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and building sustainable business models that deliver both patient impact and financial returns.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of innovation across the Institute.
- Critically assess and develop translational opportunities from the Institute's research, digital innovations, and clinical services to generate financial and impact returns.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry, government, investors, and other research organisations.
- Oversee the Institute’s portfolio of commercial assets, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal financial and impact returns.
Provide expert guidance on IP strategy and lead due diligence and deal structuring.
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Based in our modern offices within Perth Children’s Hospital, this full-time role will be offered on an ongoing basis. Part-time will be considered for the right candidate.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in a relevant field such as Science, Medicine, Biotechnology, Business, or Law. You will also possess the following skills and experience:
- A track record of senior experience in leading commercialisation in a complex environment, preferably within a medical research or biotechnology environment.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience in developing high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated success in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Deep expertise in intellectual property management, including strategy, protection, valuation and commercial transactions.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders, including academic, government and industry partners.
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At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit, support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:
- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
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Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:
- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
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How to Apply
If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact [email protected].
Contact Name: Recruitment Team
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 24/08/2026 - We encourage early applications, as we will be shortlisting and interviewing throughout the process. We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
