Director - Growth
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Job Description
- Develop and execute ambitious largescale initiatives
- Drive research revenue growth and diversity funding sources
- Strong people leadership of the Growth Team
The opportunity
A fantastic opportunity to combine your strong people leader skills and your experience in strategic business development in this permanent fulltime Director Growth role in Business Development at UniServices. As the Growth leader you will drive the development and execution of ambitious largescale initiatives to significantly scale revenue and commercialisation in strategic priority areas. Your key priority will be to drive new research revenue growth and diversify funding sources to support the Universitys research innovation and commercialisation activities. You will build and lead a team of high performers that exemplifies excellence collaboration and innovation in every aspect of the Growth Teams work.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic growth plan in niche areas with high revenue potential that align with the Universitys broader innovation and commercialisation goals.
- Build strong partnerships with key industries and government agencies to leverage market insights to identify and advance research and commercialisation opportunities.
- Guide the teams development of futurefocused ambitious growth plans to strengthen pipelines and secure multimilliondollar opportunities in target areas.
- Lead the development of a robust team pipeline of ideas opportunities and projects that align with market needs and have significant revenue potential.
- Delver externally funded research projects to achieve the collective annual revenue of $3545 million pa.
- Foster a highperforming collaborative team culture that empowers the team to excel and supports strategic execution to ensure collaboration and integration across key stakeholders.
Qualifications :
Your skills and experience:
- Master /PG Dip or equivalent sector experience.
- 10 15 years experience in international markets with a deep understanding of global research and innovation ecosystems.
- Strong networks across key sectors that enable strategic partnerships that drive funding collaboration and market expansion.
- Experience securing international funding managing partnerships with government industry stakeholders and achieving revenue growth targets.
- Ability to use market insights and financial analysis to shape strategic priorities and optimise funding opportunities.
- Strong expertise in connecting academic research with industry needs translating research into commercial outcomes.
- Skilled in navigating complex agreements securing funding and building strategic partnerships.
- Strong people management skills fostering a culture of excellence accountability continuous improvement and professional growth of a team.
Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Additional Information :
What we offer:
Great benefits including 5 weeks annual leave up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme eyetesting & glasses subsidies access to discounts on health insurance & gym memberships and longservice recognition. We provide a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with a blended approach to office and homebased work. We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to your ongoing professional development.
PD Director Growth May 25 Strategic
Please submit your application by 4 June 2025.
Honoa te tangata ki te tangata te tangata ki te taiao te tangata ki te rangahau rangahaua ki whai hua.
(Linking people to people people to the world around us people to research research that brings ideas to life.)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
