Executive Director: Oklahoma Tech & Innovation Leader

Oklahoma Watch Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous benefit allowance for insurance premiums

Job summary

Oklahoma Watch Inc. is seeking an Executive Director for the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). This full-time role offers a salary of $175,000+ based on experience.

The Executive Director will lead various strategic initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and technology advancement across Oklahoma, ensuring operational effectiveness and extensive partnership engagement.

Successful candidates should possess strong leadership experience and an advanced degree in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in research and development, technology commercialization, or technology-based entrepreneurship.
• Experience managing investments in early-stage technology ventures.
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships across industry, academia, and government.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational activities of OCAST.
• Oversee agency staff and technology investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and strengthen Oklahoma's technology ecosystem.

Skills

Executive leadership experience

Research and development

Technology commercialization

Budgeting and financial management

Partnership building

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

Oklahoma Watch Inc. is seeking an Executive Director for the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). This full-time role offers a salary of $175,000+ based on experience.

The Executive Director will lead various strategic initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and technology advancement across Oklahoma, ensuring operational effectiveness and extensive partnership engagement.

Successful candidates should possess strong leadership experience and an advanced degree in relevant fields.