Executive Director

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and support the successful execution of its mission and strategic plan. The role involves partnering with the institute’s director, serving as a key liaison for faculty and staff, and representing the organization in senior-level internal and external meetings. The Executive Director will oversee and configure administrative and operational units, lead business development, and foster the organization’s growth as a hub for interdisciplinary research, innovation, and education. Responsibilities also include developing strategic plans, managing a diverse project portfolio, and translating organizational priorities into multi-year budgets and effective operations. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive experience in executive leadership, organizational management, finance, operations, research administration, innovation, or related fields. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, research administration, or a related field—or equivalent education and experience—is required; a related master’s degree is preferred. Applicants should bring expertise in budgeting, financial modeling, research administration, grants, personnel management, and policy compliance, along with experience supervising diverse teams and managing complex projects with constrained resources. Strong strategic planning, negotiation, conflict resolution, and partnership-building skills are essential, as are excellent written and oral communication skills in English.