About this role
Who we are
PolyNovo is a disruptive medical technology company, headquartered in Melbourne. We design, develop, and manufacture innovative dermal regeneration solutions, using our patented bioabsorbable polymer technology NovoSorb®. Our lifesaving products have revolutionised the treatment of burns, major trauma as well as multiple emerging indications, and impacted the lives of over 70,000 patients globally.
With a footprint in 46 countries and 300+ staff across a range of locations, PolyNovo continues to grow, and opportunity awaits!
Learn more about PolyNovo by visiting our Website or our LinkedIn page.
About the Role
As our new VP, Business Development , you’ll join the team at an exciting point in PolyNovo’s growth, with the remit to build our external innovation and business development capability and turn strategic opportunities into long-term enterprise value.
Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you’ll help shape what comes next for PolyNovo!
Few roles offer the opportunity to build and have genuine influence on the future direction of an innovative medical technology business that is already benefiting tens of thousands of patients across the globe. This is one of them!
We welcome candidates who are based in Melbourne (Australia), Dallas (Texas) or Carlsbad (California).
What you will be doing:
- Shape and execute PolyNovo’s business development and external innovation strategy, translating enterprise priorities into a focused portfolio of high-value growth opportunities.
- Build and lead PolyNovo’s business development capability and opportunity pipeline, spanning licensing, technology acquisition, co-development and strategic partnerships.
- Drive external innovation and portfolio growth, identifying and securing technologies, products and capabilities that strengthen PolyNovo’s portfolio.
- Unlock the broader commercial potential of NovoSorb®, developing strategic out-licensing and partnered development opportunities beyond PolyNovo’s direct commercialisation priorities.
- Lead strategic partnerships end-to-end, from opportunity identification and evaluation through due diligence, structuring, negotiation, execution and value realisation.
- Advise the Chief Scientific Officer, Executive Leadership Team and Board on strategic opportunities, investment requirements, expected value and material risks.
- Build and influence high-value external relationships, positioning PolyNovo as a partner of choice across industry, academia, research, technology and investment communities.
- Mobilise cross-functional expertise across scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, financial, legal and intellectual property disciplines to drive robust investment decisions and commercial outcomes.
- Assess team requirements and establish a high-performing Business Development team, creating the capability needed to support PolyNovo’s future growth.
Why PolyNovo?
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. At PolyNovo, we offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects that shape the future of our company and the industry.
- Multinational, ASX 300 listed and values-led business dedicated to redefining healing for the benefit of our patients
- Unique platform technology, an exciting pipeline of highly innovative products
- Diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace culture
- Career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning
- Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 450+ Australian retailers
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, Nurture Days, and more
- Salary packaging including novated car leasing.
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Please note only applicants with full working rights in Australia or United States will be considered.
PolyNovo is committed to creating a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise and value that it is the sum of our parts – our combined backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – that allow us to succeed.
Learn more about PolyNovo at: https://au.polynovo.com/company/