Strategic Growth Manager
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Job Description
- Profile innovation and secure new research funding
- Infectious Diseases Portfolio
- Develop leads and opportunities that support the translation of innovation to impact
The opportunity
We seek an action-oriented individual for this permanent full-time role who brings strong experience in international and domestic business development the commercialisation of research and has operated in large complex organisations. The primary focus is to grow consulting research training and education opportunities based on the resources of the University of Auckland. The Strategic Growth Manager will lead the development and execution of the business growth strategy for infectious diseases and build a robust funding pipeline for the portfolio.
This role will cultivate relationships with key stakeholders across industry and government with a focus on securing partnerships and growing research revenue opportunities. Expertise in knowledge of Infectious Diseases would be advantageous but not essential ideally with expertise in the health or pharmaceutical sector.
Key responsibilities:
Connect Internally & Externally:
- Maintain strong relationships with senior level industry and government leaders.
- Recognise how the University of Aucklands expertise can be applied to emerging opportunities in Infectious Disease.
- Create and plan strategic roadmaps for future growth of the portfolio.
- Develop and execute client plans.
Transform & Accelerate Ideas to Funding:
- Collate sector knowledge and intelligence to inform researchers and develop new opportunities of significant scale to secure funding of strategic impact.
- Develop and articulate value Propositions of University of Auckland projects and engagement to potential partners.
Diversify Funding Sources and Talent:
- Obtain significant funding from diverse external sources. Primarily government industry and international.
Grow Research Revenue:
- Drive substantial business development projects ($5-10 million annually).
Identify and Pursue New High Growth Areas:
- Work with research leaders to Identify and develop new growth platforms for the University.
Qualifications :
Your skills and experience:
This is not an entry-level position. You will:
- Have a proven track record in business development and relationship management and can point to examples of your success at navigating the complexities within the private sector public sector and ideally academia.
- Together with your commercial acumen strong stakeholder management and ability to act as a trusted advisor will put you in good stead for this role.
- Be adept at bringing together multiple stakeholders and unfazed by uncertainties occasionally associated with operating in this sector.
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 eye-testing & glasses subsidies access to discounts on health insurance & gym memberships and long-service recognition. We provide a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with a blended approach to office and home-based work. We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to your ongoing professional development.
PD Strategic Growth Manager Jul 2025
Please submit your application by 5 August 2025. Note we may interview prior to the close date.
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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
