Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships at University of Queensland

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Partnerships, Health Expertise, Biomedical Expertise, Commercial Objectives, Relationship Management, Multidisciplinary Initiatives, Research Collaboration, Strategic Foresight, Commercial Acumen, Governance, Stakeholder Influence, Risk Management, Funding Landscape Navigation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) - Strategic Partnerships Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to five years Bring sector-leading health and biomedical expertise to build credibility across academia and industry while advancing UQ’s strategic and commercial objectives. Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced and strategically minded leader to join us as Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation). This pivotal role sits at the centre of UQ’s Health and Biomedical strategy and represents the University at the most senior levels of industry, government and philanthropy. Working across UQ’s Health and Biomedical portfolios, you will steward high-value relationships, shape major multidisciplinary initiatives, and facilitate large-scale research collaborations aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. You will strengthen trusted partnerships and positionUQ for long-term strategic and commercial impact. You will also position UQ’s research capability within the external funding and commercial landscape, advise senior leaders on sector developments, and enable major consortia and initiatives. This highly collaborative role requires strong commercial acumen, strategic foresight, and the ability to embed disciplined governance while driving outcomes across a complex portfolio. For more information, please click here for the full appointment booklet. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. About You Our ideal candidate is a strategic partnership professional with substantial experience in health, medical research or life sciences within a university, government or commercial environment. You bring demonstrated expertise in developing and managing complex, multi-stakeholder research partnerships, negotiating major agreements, and providing high-level strategic advice. Your ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage risk, navigate funding landscapes and drive multidisciplinary collaboration will be critical to your success in this role. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience, is required. Enquiries If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Maddy Flaherty, Principal Talent Acquisition Advisor via talent@uq.edu.au. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section in the appointment booklet Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Monday 23rd March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61389). Applications will be reviewed as they received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the advertisement early. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

This pivotal role involves stewarding high-value relationships across UQ’s Health and Biomedical portfolios, shaping major multidisciplinary initiatives, and facilitating large-scale research collaborations aligned with strategic priorities. The individual will also position UQ’s research capability externally, advise senior leaders on sector developments, and enable major consortia.