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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

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Media inquiries

Rose Petrass, AusBiotech Communications Manager / 0457 867 780 / rpetrass@ausbiotech.org

 

About AusBiotech

AusBiotech is Australia's leading national and global advocate for life sciences, working to help its more than 3000 members thrive by shaping policy, creating connections, and fostering knowledge sharing. With an unrivalled national convening power, AusBiotech supports its members’ growth by building an Australian life sciences ecosystem that leads in development and commercialisation, creating high-quality, innovative life sciences companies. 

 

About Austrade

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government's trade, investment and education promotion agency, also responsible for tourism policy, programs and research. Austrade helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world.