Partnerships Lead (mRNA)

The BASE Facility at The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Partnerships Lead to drive strategic partnerships and external engagement that support the development of new mRNA-LNP medicines.

Requirements

• Develop research collaborations and strategic partnerships with academic, industry, government, and clinical partners.
• Support partners and clients to access BASE mRNA-LNP services and products.
• Develop and implement partnership, business development, and engagement strategies to promote BASE services nationally.
• Build strong long-term relationships with existing and prospective partners.
• Represent BASE in discussions, negotiations, and meetings with partners and stakeholders.
• Work closely with BASE scientists and production teams to match partner needs with appropriate technical capability and service delivery.
• Communicate technical and project information clearly and accurately to partners and clients.
• Identify new partnership opportunities that support BASE’s research, service, and translational goals.
• Develop BASE’s external profile and engagement activities, including marketing, digital communications, social media, and conference participation.
• Develop and implement strategies to raise the profile of BASE within the national and international mRNA sector.
• Ensure marketing and communication materials are clear, scientifically accurate, and aligned with the BASE brand and strategy.
• Represent BASE at conferences, workshops, and industry events.
• Work with internal UQ stakeholders to align communications and external engagement with AIBN and UQ priorities.
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on service, quality, impact, and continuous improvement.
• Provide supervision and people management in line with the UQ Leadership Framework.
• Help set team priorities, performance measures, and development plans aligned with BASE strategic objectives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, business cases, briefing notes, and partnership proposals.
• Work closely with scientific and operational teams to understand emerging capabilities and translate them into partnership and engagement opportunities.
• Travel interstate, and occasionally internationally, as required to meet partners and represent BASE.

Benefits

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellness discounts
• Career development opportunities
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options