Commercial Manager Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences

Turn World-Class Science into Commercial Success

• Bridge the gap between high-end research and industry application.
• Drive the commercial strategy for Genomics Imaging and Cytometry platforms.
• Ideal for a Commercial Manager Business Development Lead or Tech Transfer Specialist.

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at the University of Auckland houses some of the most advanced research technology in Aotearoa from high-throughput genomics to advanced biomedical imaging.

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to turn these world-class research platforms into sustainable industry-facing assets.

In this pivotal role you wont just be supporting research you will be building a business model around it. You will act as the interface between our technical experts and the commercial market (Biotech Pharma and MedTech) ensuring our facilities are commercially viable professionally priced and actively utilised by industry partners.

Key Accountabilities:

• Commercial Strategy: Reviewing and redesigning business models to move platforms from cost-centres to sustainable revenue generators.
• Business Development: Proactively hunting for external partners who need access to our infrastructure and expertise.
• Account Management: Acting as the single point of contact for commercial clients ensuring a seamless private sector service experience.
• Pricing & Sustainability: Developing robust cost-recovery models and commercial rate cards.

For more information please see Position Description

The pay range is $146000-$162000 pa depending on experience. We also offer 5 weeks annual leave and 6.75% superannuation.

This is a full-time permanent role (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday). 

He kōrero mōu About you

Youre a commercially minded professional who enjoys working at the intersection of research people and industry. Youre comfortable engaging with scientists and technical experts and you know how to turn complex capability into something that makes sense and holds value for external partners.

You dont need to be a scientist but youre genuinely interested in scienceled innovation and research infrastructure. You understand that relationships matter and youre at your best when building trust bringing people together and finding practical ways to make things work for everyone involved.

You may have gained your experience in areas such as business development scientific services contract research technology commercialisation or account management and are now looking for a role where you can take a more strategic sitebased approach.

Ideally you will bring:

• Strong commercial experience within science technology or healthrelated sectors
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders from academic and technical teams to external industry partners
• A sound understanding of pricing cost recovery and commercial sustainability
• The ability to explain technical offerings clearly and compellingly to nontechnical audiences
• A collaborative pragmatic approach and the ability to operate effectively in a complex environment
• A relevant tertiary qualification in science business or a related field

Experience working with research platforms or scientific services is an advantage but above all were looking for someone who can connect capability people and opportunity.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

Deliver meaningful impact with unique variety supporting lifechanging research across platforms ranging from genomics to advanced MRI.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

 For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply 

Applications should be submitted online before Sunday 17th May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.  

Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time