Business Development Manager – Academic Research and Capability, NSW Space Research Network
Core
Lead strategic business development and planning to identify, secure, and support new engagement opportunities with potential partners, driving funding through commissioned projects and attracting paying members to the NSW Space Research Network.
Role type
Senior Business Development Manager (Academic Research & Capability)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, commercialized space research ventures, and network membership growth
Domain
Space research, higher education, government-industry collaboration
Deliverable
client delivery | production ML models (via research translation)
Required skills
strategic business development, commercial agreement structuring and negotiation, policy development and governance, stakeholder engagement, financial management and budget control, people leadership, understanding of academic research environments, higher education sector experience, technical background in Science or Engineering, legal and intellectual property framework knowledge
Preferred skills
experience in the space research sector, established academic research network connections
Responsibilities
lead strategic business development and planning; provide expert strategic advice on commercialisation pathways; policy development, governance and corporate advice; stakeholder engagement and external liaison; operational management and compliance; risk, financial resources and program management; leadership and people management
