Business Development Manager

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Role highlights

•     Shape high-impact biotherapeutics partnerships across research, industry and government.

•     Grow partnering and business development opportunities across CSIRO boundaries.

•     Build commercial pathways that translate One Health research into real-world impact.

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity

We are seeking a Business Development Manager, One Health, to work across Partnerships & Business Development and engage researchers during the planning, evaluation and validation of research opportunities.

You will help identify pathways to market and impact, optimal business models, and the partners and stakeholders needed for success. The role will undertake early partnering discussions, support substantial impact and revenue opportunities, and coordinate with Partnerships & Business Development colleagues and other Enterprise Units on prioritised projects.

Your high-level duties will include:

•     Contribute to and implement a Partnerships & Business Development strategy that drives impactful innovation and science.

•     Partner with researchers across boundaries to grow CSIRO's partnering and business development activities, including partnerships with universities, industry and government.

•     Represent CSIRO in stakeholder engagements and engage strategically with priority industry and government relationships.

•     Develop and implement business development plans and partnerships aligned with short-term requirements and long-term strategy.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Melbourne (Clayton).

Salary: AU$135,571 to AU$158,863 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation.

Tenure and work schedule: Specified term of 3 years. 

Reports to: Senior Business Development Manager One Health - Partnering & Business Development

Job reference: 104270

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria snapshot

•     Demonstrated business development experience in the biomanufacturing sector, specifically biotherapeutics and working with small and medium-sized enterprises.

•     A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant science area, and/or business and commercial qualifications.

•     Demonstrated business acumen in scaling, business modelling, technology commercialisation and negotiating successful multi-stakeholder partnerships.

•     Strong relationship management, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across organisational levels.

•     Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, engagement, monitoring and reporting to meet specified outcomes and timeframes.

For full details about this role, and the complete selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

Under CSIRO policy, only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

Setting you up for success

We understand that not everyone works in the same way and sometimes people may require reasonable support and adjustments to perform at their best. Whether related to the recruitment process or the role itself, this may include options such as providing different methods of communication, flexible hours or physical adjustments to work methods. Please let us know if we can help you to equitably participate in our recruitment process or the role itself.

Life at CSIRO and flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To learn more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

We celebrate the uniqueness of our workforce and are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. CSIRO is an equal employment opportunity organisation dedicated to recruiting people based on merit, and reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

Eligibility

Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a pre-employment background check and may be subject to other security, medical or character clearance requirements. Individuals with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

The successful candidate must be able to travel nationally and internationally as required and hold a current Australian Driver Licence.

Child safety

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How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role. Internal applicants should apply via Jobs Central.

Applications close

Sunday October 25, 2026, 11:00pm AEDT

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advertising early if we find our desired candidate(s).