About us

James Dromey

James is the Founder of STEMCareers.com.au, a purpose-driven initiative providing contemporary solutions for the STEM workforce and workplace.

James knows firsthand the excitement and challenges of a career in STEM.

With over 20 years of experience in health and medical research, James has journeyed from a research scientist to holding leadership roles in strategy, operations, innovation and commercialisation.

Along the way, he's been involved in the establishment of multiple health and technology businesses and an early-stage medical research investment fund, all driven by a shared goal of making a positive impact.

James has personally experienced the benefits of career support in his professional journey. He engaged in regular one-on-one coaching sessions with an executive coach over the last 6 years and sought guidance from numerous mentors throughout his career. James is driven by a passion to support others in the field and showcase the wealth of opportunities in STEM available from a career perspective.

James' career snapshot

Founded STEMCAREERS.com.au: 2024

Companies worked for / Roles Held:

• Murdoch Children’s Research Institute:
• Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Growth Strategy
• Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary
• General Manager, Business Development & Strategy
• Head of IP & Commercialisation
• Walter & Eliza Hall Institute - Business Development Manager
• Nexpep Pty Ltd - Research Fellow
• Walter & Eliza Hall Institute - JDRF International Research Fellow
  

Other roles:

• Industry Advisory Panel, ANDHealth 2024 - present
• Advisory board, Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation: 2023 - present
• Non-Executive Director, Raising Children Network: 2021 - present
• Non-Executive Director, Prota Therapeutics Pty Ltd: 2022-2024
• Non-Executive Director, BioGrid Australia Ltd: 2018 - 2023
• Mentor, Industry Mentoring Network in STEM: 2017 - 2023
• Co-Founder ANDHealth: 2017
• Co-Founder Tegmen Investment Fund: 2016
• Co-Founder Bytes4Health: 2015

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science, National University of Ireland, Galway
• PhD, Immunology, King’s College, University of London