Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a founding Chief Executive Officer to establish and lead an independent nonprofit focused on research partnerships, technology commercialization, and economic development. The CEO will build the organization’s strategy, team, governance, operating systems, and sustainable business model, while developing partnerships across research, industry, government, and communities. Responsibilities include structuring and negotiating collaborations, pursuing public and private funding and contract opportunities, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and communicating organizational impact. The CEO will also guide early initiatives, strengthen industry engagement, and help translate emerging technologies into partnerships, companies, and economic opportunity. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least 10 years of progressively senior leadership experience in a relevant field, along with demonstrated success leading complex partnerships and developing funding, contracts, or business opportunities across organizations. The role calls for institution-building, financial and business leadership, public-sector relationship development, technical literacy, and adaptable communication. An advanced degree is preferred, as is experience leading a nonprofit or research enterprise, working with government and legislative stakeholders, or supporting technology commercialization and economic development. Familiarity with research agencies, national laboratories, and cross-institutional partnerships is also valued.