Associate Vice Chancellor, Research Commercialization

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor, Research Commercialization to lead the university's commercialization enterprise. The role drives IP management, licensing, startup formation, and venture development to accelerate innovation and economic impact.

The position oversees programs such as WIN and NSF I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub, while building strategic partnerships regionally and nationally. A track record in research administration and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree with substantial related experience or equivalent.
• Experience influencing research commercialization strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead research commercialization strategy for NC State.
• Provide executive oversight for IP management and governance.
• Direct venture development, startup formation, and market validation.
• Oversee Wolfpack Investor Network and NSF I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub programs.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry, investors, and innovation orgs.
• Manage a multidisciplinary commercialization team for innovation and operational excellence.
• Negotiate complex research agreements and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

IP management

Licensing

Education

Post-baccalaureate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NC State University is hiring an Associate Vice Chancellor, Research Commercialization. The role involves providing executive leadership for the university's commercialization enterprise, including intellectual property management, licensing, startup formation, and venture development. The Associate Vice Chancellor sets commercialization strategy, ensures compliance, leads funding programs like the Wolfpack Investor Network and NSF I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub, and builds partnerships to advance innovation and economic impact.

Highlights

• Lead NC State's research commercialization strategy and align innovation priorities with institutional goals.
• Provide executive oversight for intellectual property management and commercialization governance.
• Direct venture development initiatives, including startup formation, market validation, and investment opportunities.
• Oversee programs such as the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN), commercialization funding, and NSF I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry, investors, and innovation organizations regionally and nationally.
• Manage a multidisciplinary commercialization team focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree with 3+ years of related experience or a relevant bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in research administration or related areas in complex research institutions.
• Experience negotiating complex research agreements and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Preferred qualifications include executive leadership in an R1 research institution and a terminal degree (PhD, JD, or equivalent).