• Make an important contribution to the health of children through medical research

• Work with one of Australia’s most respected national and independent medical research institutes
• Located in Westmead, one of Sydney’s and Australia’s major biomedical research hubs

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. Our research focuses on the areas of embryonic development and birth defects, cancer, neuroscience and gene therapy and we have a strong international reputation based on our research outcomes. It is also home to the world-first proteomics project, ProCan, which is changing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. CMRI’s research programs are supported by state of the art facilities and committed research and support staff. Our achievements are made possible by a loyal network of community supporters, highly engaged donors and the very successful Jeans for Genes® fundraising campaign.

The IP and Commercialisation lawyer will lead the coordination and management of the contracts process for research and commercialisation. The role will be responsible for the management, negotiation and delivery of a diverse range of contracts in a timely manner. Key accountabilities will include preparing and negotiating research and commercialisation agreements; identifying key commercial and project risks, providing expert assistance and liaising with external advisers as required. The role will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining a contracts management system.

Ideally you will be an Australian qualified lawyer with 4-5 years of experience and a strong interest in commercialisation. Experience or qualifications in intellectual property and/or life sciences will be highly regarded. Alternatively, you may be an experienced contracts manager who has been in a similar role at an Academic Institute, preferably within the life sciences.

You will be provided with a competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include the provision of a Public Benevolent Institution salary packaging scheme and participation in an employer-contributed superannuation fund. The role will initially be for a 12-month term with a view to an ongoing appointment.

A position description is attached.