We are seeking a motivated, Brisbane-based professional with a strong scientific background and a desire to establish a successful sales operation at the BASE facility. This will include building a team to expand our client base across Queensland and Australia and establishing sales operations at the BASE Facility, developing successful strategies to grow customer sales and drive the adoption of mRNA technologies across Australia. You will work closely with BASE scientists to understand mRNA technologies, provide technical expertise, and ensure product quality.
This role also involves working directly with clients to help develop mRNA vaccines and therapies according to their specifications. Key to success in this role will be the ability to establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers. You will collaborate with existing and new clients, and build relationships with government, academic, and commercial sectors within the fast-growing mRNA industry. Additionally, you will develop and implement innovative ways to engage with clients nationally to raise the profile of BASE.
Key responsibilities will include:
The BASE Facility, at the University of Queensland (UQ), is a leading national site for mRNA research and manufacture. The BASE Facility provides end-to-end services that enable researchers to develop mRNA candidates, from initial sequence design, manufacture and testing. We are Australia's largest supplier of mRNA and have produced over 400 mRNA vaccines and therapies for more than 100 laboratories nationwide. This has provided our scientists with the unique experience to build high-quality mRNA vaccines and therapies according to our client specifications.
About UQAs 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, such as:
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Rachel Chang – [email protected]
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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.
We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close 12 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44184). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-November.