Enterprise Chief Innovation Officer
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Salt Lake City, UT Area (On-site)
The Company seeks an Enterprise Chief Innovation Officer to lead institutional strategy for innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and research translation. The role advises senior leadership and guides the innovation enterprise, strengthening pathways from research discoveries to commercialization and societal impact. Responsibilities include providing strategic oversight of technology licensing, engaging faculty innovators, developing the organization, and aligning and scaling innovation activities across the institution. The leader will also build partnerships and elevate the institution’s profile in research translation and entrepreneurship. Candidates should bring a record of leadership in technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, research translation, or venture development within complex organizations. Demonstrated success leading organizational change and building partnerships across academia, industry, government, and investment communities is required. The role calls for a strong understanding of emerging innovation trends, business acumen, and strategic leadership skills. The successful candidate will also be able to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders in advancing an ambitious innovation agenda.
Functions:
- Strategy
- Business Development
About the Company
Pioneering public research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
employees
10,001+