Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO), Venture Pathways

Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO), Venture Pathways

About the Company

Ambitious private research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1912

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Service Industry
• Universities
• Colleges & Universities
• Rice University
• Services
• Training
• Higher Education

Specialties

• marketing
• corporate banking
• energy
• finance
• nanotechnology
• entrepreneurship
• and engineering

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Vice President for Venture Pathways and Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO) to lead the activation and coordination of an enhanced commercialization ecosystem. The CCO will be responsible for maximizing the translation of university-wide discoveries and inventions into concrete commercial success, with a focus on fostering mission-aligned industry collaborations. This role involves overseeing end-to-end programs, processes, and partnerships to support the creation of startups and the licensing of technologies. The successful candidate will be tasked with increasing faculty and student participation in venture funding and technology licensing, and will serve as a bridge between the research enterprise and the broader innovation ecosystem. The ideal CCO for the company will be an entrepreneurial leader with a strong strategic partnership capability, particularly in the realm of technology commercialization. They will be expected to cultivate a culture of discovery and innovation on campus, aligning commercialization efforts with educational programs and broader venture creation initiatives. The role requires a candidate with a deep understanding of the research and educational mission, and the ability to unite the academic community in the commercialization process. Extensive experience in technology commercialization and a background in a relevant scientific or engineering field are essential. The CCO will work closely with the world-class research community to advance and grow the company's innovation portfolio, contributing to the betterment of society through the practical application of research.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Vice President for Research

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Business Development