Senior Translational Immunologist (Immunology)

Location: Woolloongabba, Australia

Company

hirify.global's Translational Science Hub connects the external academic and research ecosystem with the vaccines R&D innovation pipeline, translating promising discoveries into strategic partnerships.

What you will do

• Build and maintain relationships with academics, research institutions, and scientific experts across Queensland, Australia, and APAC.
• Identify emerging capabilities, technologies, and research programs relevant to hirify.global's vaccines R&D priorities.
• Assess scientific quality, strategic fit, and commercial potential of external opportunities.
• Facilitate research proposals, agreements, joint publications, knowledge exchange, and ongoing collaboration delivery.
• Translate complex scientific concepts for technical and non-technical audiences and represent hirify.global at scientific forums.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute insights on emerging trends to shape scientific strategy.

Requirements

• PhD in immunology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, or a related life sciences discipline, or equivalent research experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of academic research or industry experience, with a strong publication record and demonstrated scientific excellence.
• Deep expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, and/or vaccines, with the ability to work across diverse scientific disciplines.
• Track record of productive collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, or industry partners.
• Strong understanding of the Australian and international academic research landscape, with established relevant scientific networks.
• Ability to work autonomously, influence without authority, build consensus, and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset with the ability to identify high-value scientific opportunities and connect them to business value.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working across multicultural, global organizations and navigating academic and industry cultures.

Nice to have

• Industry, translational research, or experience bridging basic science to clinical applications.
• Familiarity with mRNA technology platforms or vaccine development.
• Experience in industry-academic partnerships or technology transfer.
• Understanding of intellectual property, research agreements, and collaboration frameworks.
• Experience with grant writing and research funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of the Australian research funding landscape, including NHMRC, ARC, and MRFF.
• Established network within Queensland's biomedical research ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position within the Translational Science Hub.
• Work across vaccines R&D and a global scientific organization.
• Equal-opportunity environment welcoming people from diverse backgrounds.