Vice-President (Innovation and Commercialisation)
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Job Location:
Clayton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Vice-President (Innovation and Commercialisation)
Job No: 685255
Location: Clayton Campus
Employment Type: Full-time Fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply
- Lead with purpose and drive research innovation and commercialisation
- Deliver real world impact and outcomes
- Take your career in exciting rewarding directions
About the Organisation:
At Monash work feels different it is driven by purpose and possibility. Our people feel a deep sense of belonging and contribution knowing theyre part of something extraordinary. Here youre not just joining a university; youre contributing to a collective effort to create lasting impact.
Our focus is clear: transformative research exceptional education and a global enterprise network. We activate our strengths and bold ideas to address some of the challenges of our time - climate change thriving communities and geopolitical security.
The Research and Enterprise Portfolio is key to the delivery of our strategic vision ensuring Monash delivers meaningful outcomes to the communities we serve and remains at the forefront of higher educations evolving landscape.
About the Role:
As part of Monashs bold strategic agenda the newly created role ofVice-President (Innovation and Commercialisation) will lead Monash Innovation - accelerating the commercialisation of world-class research and cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial culture across our global network.
With a portfolio valued at around $40 millionand a pre-seed fund growing up to $25 million Monash is primed to scale its innovation ecosystem. The Vice-President (Innovation and Commercialisation) will report to theDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)and Senior Vice-President and spearhead institution-wide strategies to drive innovation and commercialisation growth.
Key priorities include expandingMonash Investment Holdings and forging strategic partnerships with industry government and investors. Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring that researchers are empowered to bring their discoveries to market driving real-world change through breakthrough innovation. As part of the portfolios leadership team youll help shape and deliver an ambitious research agenda that positions Monash at the forefront of global enterprise.
About you:
You are a visionary and dynamic leader with deep sector knowledge and capabilities and a proven track record leading high performing teams. With global reach you will have deep networks in the innovation eco-system and possess exceptional strategic financial and people leadership capabilities.
Enquiries and applications:
Odgers has been appointed to partner with Monash University on this appointment.
For further information and a confidential conversation please contact Jenny Sutton via email at or
Vice-President (Innovation and Commercialisation) Odgers
Applications close: Friday 17 October 2025 11:55pm AEDT
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Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
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Study at Monash, one of Australia's most prestigious universities. We offer a range of world class degrees in numerous disciplines, see more.
