Executive Lead, Research Commercialization & Innovation

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Commercialization to lead the university’s commercialization strategy, IP management, and licensing activities. You will drive venture development, investor network initiatives, and NSF I-Corps programs, aligning institutional goals with economic and societal impact.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, partnering with researchers, industry, and investors to accelerate translation of discoveries while maintaining governance,

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in sponsored programs or research administration.
• Strong strategic planning and policy development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NC State's research commercialization strategy and governance.
• Oversee IP, licensing, and commercialization activities university-wide.
• Drive venture development, investor networks, and NSF I-Corps initiatives.
• Foster partnerships with industry, investors and innovation ecosystems.

Skills

Leadership experience

Research administration

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Terminal degree in related discipline

Job description

NC State University seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Commercialization to lead the university’s commercialization strategy, IP management, and licensing activities. You will drive venture development, investor network initiatives, and NSF I-Corps programs, aligning institutional goals with economic and societal impact.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, partnering with researchers, industry, and investors to accelerate translation of discoveries while maintaining governance,