Company Description

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic commercialisation team to lead and drive commercialisation and commercial partnerships for world leading research in the Medtech area.

Playing a pivotal role in supporting Griffith's ambitions is Griffith Enterprise, the university’s dedicated commercialisation office, managing and commercialising the universities intellectual property and research expertise. Griffith Enterprise’s mission is to manage and facilitate the commercialisation of intellectual property and research excellence from Griffith University researchers via the most appropriate commercialisation pathway, ensuring optimum outcomes for all of our partners whilst protecting and enhancing the reputation of the university. By translating and commercialising ground-breaking technologies and research excellence, empowering a culture of collaboration, and prioritising our partner’s needs we help them achieve their strategic ambitions and generate global impact.

Job Description

As the Manager, Commercialisation (Medtech) you will be responsible for identifying, developing and leading commercialisation opportunities, partnerships, transactions and strategic initiatives in the Medtech area as part of the Life Science team focussing on commercialisation of technologies such as medical devices and digital health.

You will work closely with Griffith researchers to identify and assess potential new intellectual property and through business development activities negotiate commercialisation transactions such as licences, start-ups, research agreements to take the research to the market. This will include researchers across all of Griffith’s campuses including the Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology at Griffith.

You will play a key role in advancing commercialisation awareness and skills across the University and, along with key Griffith staff, engaging with partners to help shape strategic partnerships. As a senior member of the team, you will lead all aspects of the commercialisation and IP management process, from early-stage research to the negotiations of deals and establishing start-up companies.

About you

To be successful in this role you will hold a postgraduate degree and 5+ years’ experience in a similar role and a strong track record of success in identifying,



managing and commercialising intellectual property in the field of Medtech based research through licences, research collaborations and/or start-ups.

You will also have technical knowledge in a relevant area of Medtech/digital health and demonstrated business development expertise and a track record will be required. Your ability to deal with complex situations and communicate clearly will be an asset to the team.

Demonstrated skills required to assess early-stage technologies and understand intellectual property (IP) management and protection, including patents and other forms of IP; identify and negotiate commercial opportunities; and a proven ability to scope, pitch and negotiate commercialisation transactions are essential.

You will need to be a self-starter and team player. You will be given the autonomy, responsibility and required support to make a significant contribution to Griffith Enterprise and the University.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith provides access to fleet cars if needed to travel between its locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme





Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Closing date

Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of contemporary slavery.

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At Griffith University, we’re doing the things that matter today to create a brighter future for all.

With five campuses across the south-east, Queensland is in our very DNA—but Griffith is a truly global institution, consistently ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

Leading research; Academic excellence; The transformative power of education; No matter your role, a career at Griffith is about all those things. What sets us apart is why they matter and how we achieve them.

Join us at Griffith University, where your career will thrive amidst a community dedicated to fostering excellence, providing unparalleled opportunities, and shaping a brighter future for all.

At Griffith University, we’re doing the things that matter today to create a brighter future for all.

With five campuses across the south-east, Queensland is in our very DNA—but Griffith is a truly global institution, consistently ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

Leading research; Academic excellence; The transformative power of education; No matter your role, a career at Griffith is about all those things. What sets us apart is why they matter and how we achieve them.

Join us at Griffith University, where your career will thrive amidst a community dedicated to fostering excellence, providing unparalleled opportunities, and shaping a brighter future for all.

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