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Biography
Monika's primary role is to manage the delivery of curriculum in international programs and manage the delivery partners (both national and international), to allow start-ups and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) to learn and navigate their overseas expansion opportunities. Key programs include:
- India-Australia RISE Accelerator
- Technology Commercialisation Challenge (India/Australia)
- Venture Exchange Program (Singapore, Australia, Thailand)
Monika has previously worked across the SME Strategy Team, driving internal and external initiatives, that enable CSIRO to engage more effectively with the national SME innovation ecosystem and drive the importance of working with SMEs and start-ups.
In addition, Monika has previously managed the operational aspect of the Innovate to Grow, an online program for SMEs to understand the value of R&D and worked as a facilitator for the CSIRO Kick-Start program.
Monika started working at CSIRO in 2017 as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Medicinal Chemistry field in the Manufacturing research unit before changing paths to her current role within Innovation Programs, Science Connect.
Her strengths are in program management, stakeholder engagement (national and international), and getting pilot programs and new initiatives off the ground.
Current Roles
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RISE Accelerator - Delivery Manager
CSIRO
Academic Qualifications
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2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicinal Chemistry)
Monash University -
2011
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Honours)
Monash University
Professional Experiences
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2020-2020
CSIRO Kick-Start Advisor
CSIRO -
2017-2020
Post-doctoral Researcher - Medicinal Chemistry
CSIRO -
2015-2017
Post-doctoral Researcher - Medicinal Chemistry
Monash University
Publications
ORCID 0000-0003-2369-3869
We have publications by Dr Monika Szabo