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