Piedmont Regional Innovation Hub Director

NCInnovation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office space provided by NC A&T

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

NCInnovation seeks an experienced Regional Innovation Hub Director for the Piedmont region to lead engagement with NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, and UNCSA, coordinating partnerships that accelerate university research commercialization.

Based in the Piedmont area with NC A&T-provided office space, you will build networks, refine strategic plans, and work with university leaders to advance regional innovation initiatives and initiatives across NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in the North Carolina college or university ecosystem.
• Knowledge of translational research, IP development, sponsored research, and innovation ecosystems.
• Proven ability to build relationships and networks in complex, multi-faceted environments.
• Existing relationships with NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, and UNCSA preferred but not required.
• Experience working with startups, researchers, or entrepreneurial support organizations.
• Prior experience as an entrepreneur is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, UNCSA teams to refine and implement NCI's strategic plan, to include long-range goals, short-term objectives, and related plans and policies.
• Work closely with university faculty and researchers to proactively identify, cultivate, and refine university IP.
• Report directly to the Senior Regional Innovation Network Director – Piedmont to inform and align on regional priorities, strategies and tactics.
• Work closely with and support NCI's internal team, including the VP of Regional Networks and Hubs, Senior Director of Piedmont Regional Innovation Network, Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, and Project Manager to ensure interconnectivity and effectiveness across NCI's initiatives and programs.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and initiatives while seeking continual programmatic improvements.
• Understand and utilize NCI background research and promotional materials, develop strategies and tactics to articulate NCI's partnership with NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, and UNCSA in a clear and concise manner to relevant regional stakeholders.
• Work closely with university leadership to be an effective spokesperson and point of contact for all regional and university developments and efforts.
• Keep apprised of research priorities, needs, and opportunities to inform NCI, NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, and UNCSA strategies and tactics in accelerating the commercialization of research products.
• Liaise with key leaders from across the target region, and support NCI leadership in understanding the perspectives of those constituencies and how best to engage with them in furthering NCI's, NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, and UNCSA's objectives.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Exceptional communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

NCInnovation seeks an experienced Regional Innovation Hub Director for the Piedmont region to lead engagement with NC A&T, WSSU, UNCG, and UNCSA, coordinating partnerships that accelerate university research commercialization.

Based in the Piedmont area with NC A&T-provided office space, you will build networks, refine strategic plans, and work with university leaders to advance regional innovation initiatives and initiatives across NC.