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At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world.
Our innovations contribute billions of dollars to the Australian economy every year. As the largest patent holder in the nation, our vast wealth of intellectual property has led to more than 150 spin-off companies.
With more than 5,000 experts and a burning desire to get things done, we are Australia’s catalyst for innovation.
CSIRO. We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate.
The Position
Growth is critical for our nation and for CSIRO in our mission to solve Australia’s greatest challenges with science. This new, high profile Executive level position will lead Strategy, Science Policy and Impact, Global, and Business Development & Commercialisation for CSIRO, working alongside our Scientists to directly connect the organisation to the opportunities and challenges for Australia.
As a member of the CSIRO Executive Team, the Executive Director Growth will play a lead role in the provision of strategic vision and understanding of markets and product market fit, while overseeing $500 million of external revenue and helping to grow CSIRO and its impact. This includes growth in research partnerships and collaborations, commercial model and commercial activity with the ultimate intent of delivering greater impact from science for society, the environment, and the Australian economy.
The ED Growth will collaborate across all our Business Units and Enterprise functions, more directly connecting our teams to the national opportunities and challenges appropriate to CSIRO’s role as the national science agency. The Growth leader will champion CSIRO’s innovation culture, accelerating science from the benchtop to real world solutions.
The ED Growth will be a strategic, innovative, collaborative, inclusive and an inspiring leader who will provide strategic advice to the CSIRO Executive Team, Board, and senior government representatives and will participate in government and industry groups, adding value for CSIRO.
Location: Negotiable
Reference: 56544
Salary: An attractive salary package negotiable
Term: 3 years, with the potential to renew
Experience
The successful applicant role will demonstrate:
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Korn Ferry has been appointed to advise CSIRO on this appointment.
To apply: Please email csiroedgrowth@kornferry.com or for more information please contact Sophie Kolatchew on +61 3 9631 0336.
Applications close: May 4, 2018