Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning - ARMI
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The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) is a leading research institute formed through a joint venture between Monash University and the Victorian Government.
Located within one of the world's largest regenerative medicine and stem cell research centers at Monash University's Clayton Campus, ARMI unites world-class researchers dedicated to advancing regenerative medicine across key focus areas.
These include heart and muscle development, immunity and regeneration, stem cells, cancer, and neural regeneration.
ARMI's mission is to understand the fundamental mechanisms of regeneration to develop innovative clinical therapies.
These prevent, halt, and reverse damage to vital organs caused by disease, injury, or genetic conditions.
The Institute collaborates within a highly integrated ecosystem, engaging with Monash Institute for Medical Engineering (MIME), the Biomedical Discovery Institute (BDI), CSIRO, and international partners.
This drives transformative research outcomes.
About the Role
The Deputy Director, Strategy & Planning, is a key leadership role responsible for guiding ARMI's strategic direction, operational excellence, and sustainability.
As the senior professional staff member, this role ensures the successful realization of ARMI's mission through governance, financial oversight, research support, and stakeholder engagement.
* Lead the development and implementation of ARMI's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with Monash University's research priorities.
* Drive financial sustainability through budget planning, funding acquisition, and commercialization strategies.
* Build and maintain high-level relationships with government, industry, philanthropic partners, and research organizations.
* Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance, ensuring adherence to university policies and external regulations.
* Manage business operations, contracts, and infrastructure planning to support research excellence.
* Lead ARMI's people and culture strategy, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and diverse team environment.
* Expand ARMI's national and international collaborations to increase research opportunities and global impact.
* Support the growth and success of the Master of Biotechnology program as a key revenue stream.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a globally recognized research institute and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in healthcare and regenerative medicine.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an experienced strategic leader with a strong background in research management, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
* A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field and extensive executive experience in complex organizations.
* Proven expertise in developing and executing strategic plans, especially within research-intensive environments.
* Strong leadership skills in operations, finance, contract negotiation, and governance.
* Exceptional ability to forge and manage strategic relationships across industry, government, academia, and research sectors.
* Experience within the Australian research sector, understanding funding, compliance, and commercialization pathways.
* High-level research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive complex initiatives and operational improvements.
* A successful track record in team leadership, fostering collaboration, service excellence, and professional growth.
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
This position provides a rare opportunity to influence the strategic and operational direction of a renowned research institute working alongside leading scientists in regenerative medicine.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have policies to help staff balance work and personal commitments, including support for parents.
Diversity is a core strength at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities, and ages.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [emailprotected], titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request,' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment and background checks as required by the University.