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The Opportunity

• Lead the team in diagnostic translation from new concepts to commercialisation
• Bring your network and early-stage clinical validation experience to work
• Join CSIRO Health and Biosecurity and make a difference!

CSIRO’s Health and Biosecurity Business Unit is seeking a highly motivated Diagnostics Translation Research Scientist having a wide range of skills, technical and domain knowledge and industry network required to engage in scientific activities starting from fundamental research to the investigation of a specific industry. You will be playing a multifaceted leading role to prioritise and translate in-vitro diagnostic technologies.

This will be an impactful role in areas of strategic importance to Health & Biosecurity. You will develop strategies and roadmaps for prioritised technologies for clinical validation and commercial translation. If you are interested in carrying out early stage commercial development work within a research environment from its concept through translation to market then this role is for you.

Your duties will include:

• Leading the research and early-stage clinical validation of H&B’s diagnostics pipeline to translate novel molecular, protein and metabolite based diagnostics.
• Prioritising new diagnostics opportunities for further research through knowledge of clinical value, regulatory pathways, reimbursement and health economics. 
• Fostering collaboration and interactions between scientists, clinical collaborators and clients.
• Carrying out commercial development activities within a research area including preparing or contributing to project proposals and delivery, facilitation of priority setting processes.
• Communicating research results to clients and the scientific community through oral and written reports, which may include the preparation of documents for patent applications.
• Supervising staff to ensure that experiments are established in accordance with the research design and are completed within the agreed timeframes and budget.
• Undertaking feasibility studies, demonstrating a considerable degree of originality, creativity and innovation in solving problems and introducing new directions and approaches.

Location: Westmead, Sydney NSW

Salary: AU$141k – AU$157k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite / Full-time

Reference: 86651

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant post-graduate qualification including, a PhD in biological sciences or MBA or MBBS with relevant research experience.
• Established reputation and credibility in medtech development and early-stage translation in the industry.
• Proven experience of strong engagement skills and relationship management to grow new science opportunities and supports commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead individual and groups of projects of scale and/or complexity and manage financial and project performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an integral member and leader of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and foster an environment in which there is a high level of cooperation within and between teams

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and/or temporary residents currently residing in Australia (sponsorship may be provided to eligible candidates). International candidates with experience and exposure to the Australian regulatory market, do not hesitate to apply.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

06 November 2022, 11:00pm AEST