Executive Director and Vice President for Research

Executive Director and Vice President for Research

About the Company

Premier public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1837

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Higher Education
• Universities

Specialties

• higher education
• business
• education
• journalism
• art and design
• music and theatre
• liberal arts
• engineering
• medicine
• pharmacy
• physical therapy
• nursing
• science
• forensics
• and criminal justice

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director and Vice President for Research to serve as the chief executive officer of its research corporation and senior research officer. The successful candidate will be a key strategic partner in advancing the company's research mission, sponsored programs, and economic development impact. This leadership role requires a proven track record in advancing research and innovation, with a focus on developing and executing ambitious research strategies across various portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and managing research infrastructure, including compliance, commercialization, and workforce development, and will be experienced in leading complex research organizations. Applicants for the Executive Director and Vice President for Research position at the company should be transformational change agents and collaborative leaders, with a leadership style grounded in integrity, transparency, and accountability. The role demands a leader with exceptional communication, consensus-building, and relationship-management skills, capable of unifying stakeholders across academic, financial, governmental, and industry sectors. The candidate must have a deep knowledge of sponsored programs administration, research compliance, and regulatory frameworks, as well as strong financial acumen and experience in fundraising and external relations. A background in securing competitive grants and cultivating public-private partnerships is essential. The position is pivotal in fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and scholarly impact, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in expanding the company's research capacity and growing sponsored funding from diverse sources.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Non-Profit Management