Job No.: 567933
Work type: Fixed Term
With extensive experience in relevant medical and/or biotechnology industries, and ideally in the application of AI technologies to these sectors, the Director, Development, will lead ACAMI's commercial and operational functions, and engagement with industry and Government. The Director, Development, will be responsible for business planning and the execution of strategies to ensure the centre supports the development of a local industry ecosystem and meets its commercial goals. This role will manage the establishment and maintenance of the centre operational, administrative, financial and reporting functions, workforce development and clinical trials, including through a collaborative working relationship with professional and academic divisions of the university.
About the position
The Victorian Government has partnered with La Trobe University to establish the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Innovation (ACAMI). Established In 2024, ACAMI is a collaborative research, clinical trials and workforce development centre operating at the intersection of AI and medical innovation. The centre will support local medical research institutes and industry partners, delivering new and additional capabilities to ensure Victoria's world-leading medical innovation and life sciences research ecosystem maintains pace with global standards and opportunities as AI capability develops.
The Director, Development, will work with the Director and Chief Scientist, the ACAMI team and other stakeholders to realise ACAMI's mission of becoming a globally recognised and commercially sustainable centre which leverages AI technologies, data and skills innovation to drive transformation and growth of an AI-enabled medical ecosystem in Victoria.
In this newly created role, the Director, Development, reports to La Trobe's Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement). La Trobe's sponsor of ACAMI and chair of the project advisory group (PAG) is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Industry Engagement).
Some of your duties will include:
Skills and knowledge:
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Tuesday 29th October, 2024
Position Enquiries: Megan Fisher, Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 2070
Position Enquiries: Quin Chang, Director, Enterprise Development, Office of the DVC Research and Industry Engagement, Email: [email protected], Phone: 0431 467 921
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-ACAMI-Director Development.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
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La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
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