Chief Innovation & Technology Commercialization

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an Enterprise Chief Innovation Officer to lead strategy, organizational development, and translation of research into societal impact. This senior leader will coordinate efforts across health sciences, engineering, data science, and entrepreneurship to accelerate commercialization and startup activity.

Reporting to the SVP for Research, the ECIO will align institutional priorities with a growing innovation ecosystem, oversee licensing and venture development,

Responsibilities

• Develop institutional strategy for innovation and oversee execution across campus.
• Advise university leadership and align initiatives across research, education, and operations.
• Oversee the Technology Licensing Office (TLO) and partner with senior directors on commercialization goals.
• Foster partnerships with academia, industry, government, and investment communities to advance translational impact.

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking an Enterprise Chief Innovation Officer to lead strategy, organizational development, and translation of research into societal impact. This senior leader will coordinate efforts across health sciences, engineering, data science, and entrepreneurship to accelerate commercialization and startup activity.

Reporting to the SVP for Research, the ECIO will align institutional priorities with a growing innovation ecosystem, oversee licensing and venture development,