AusBiotech, Australia's peak body for the life sciences sector, and the Australian Government's Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) are partnering to accelerate the global growth and expansion of Australian life science companies.
The partnership will deliver a new National TradeStart Adviser role, to support Australian biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, and digital health companies to scale and grow internationally. The National TradeStart Adviser, embedded within AusBiotech's team, will work directly with life sciences companies across Australia, connecting them with Austrade services and programs globally.
AusBiotech is the first life sciences peak body to join with Austrade as a national partner in delivering TradeStart, joining other industry peak bodies in the program. It marks a significant step forward in AusBiotech's mission to grow the Australian life science sector and support members in future-focused ways.
Comments from AusBiotech CEO Rebekah Cassidy
"We are delighted to be partnering with Austrade, to have a dedicated TradeStart Adviser to work with Australia's life science innovators. It will ensure companies across our wider ecosystem have the right support, intelligence, and access to thrive globally."
"Australia's life sciences companies are innovating at pace, but navigating global markets can be complex. This new role will help to unlock growth and global pathways by embedding a new and sophisticated level of strategic support directly into our ecosystem.
"With the life sciences sector playing an increasingly strategic role in Australia's economy, it's an important proof point in how industry and government can work together to match that potential with the right structures of support."
Comments from Austrade CEO Dr Paul Grimes PSM
Austrade CEO Dr Paul Grimes welcomed the partnership and the establishment of a new national TradeStart role.
"This partnership reinforces our commitment to supporting Australian life sciences companies as they scale their businesses globally. By working together with AusBiotech and Australia's scaleups, we can create even more opportunities for the sector to expand and thrive."
Applications for this new National TradeStart Adviser role are now open. Learn more about the role here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/84677972?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1
