Director of AgBioResearch: Strategy, Partnerships & Impact

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a Director of AgBioResearch to provide strategic leadership for AgBioResearch and advance its mission in support of MSU's research, outreach, and land-grant commitments. The role leads research administration, planning, infrastructure development, and resource management across a complex statewide enterprise.

The director will develop funding strategies, advocate with policymakers and stakeholders, and foster collaboration across colleges, MSU Extension, and

Qualifications

• Doctorate in agriculture, natural resources, environmental sciences, life sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of senior leadership in higher education, agricultural research, natural resources or related field.
• Experience leading large, complex organizations, multidisciplinary teams, and research portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for AgBioResearch and advance its mission in support of MSU's research, outreach, and land-grant commitments.
• Lead research administration, evaluation, planning, infrastructure development, and resource management across a complex statewide research enterprise.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure and diversify federal, state, industry, philanthropic, and other funding sources.
• Advocate for AgBioResearch with policymakers, industry leaders, commodity groups, funding agencies, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration among colleges, departments, research centers, MSU Extension, and external partners to enhance interdisciplinary research and innovation.
• Guide strategic investments in research facilities, laboratories, greenhouses, farms, forestry facilities, and other research infrastructure to ensure long-term competitiveness.
• Support faculty success, research excellence, and the development of future research leaders.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Represent AgBioResearch and MSU at state, national, and international levels.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative leadership

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Michigan State University seeks a Director of AgBioResearch to provide strategic leadership for AgBioResearch and advance its mission in support of MSU's research, outreach, and land-grant commitments. The role leads research administration, planning, infrastructure development, and resource management across a complex statewide enterprise.

The director will develop funding strategies, advocate with policymakers and stakeholders, and foster collaboration across colleges, MSU Extension, and