Work With NCI

NCInnovation, Inc. (NCI) is a Research Triangle Park, NC-based 501(c)(3) public-private partnership created to accelerate commercialized innovation from North Carolina’s research universities. Backed by more than $26 million in private philanthropic commitments, NCInnovation uses the interest and income from a $500 million State-funded endowment to maintain regional innovation networks and provide non-dilutive grant funding, mentors, and support services so that North Carolina university proofs-of-concept return value to the communities that create them.

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the senior-most leader in charge of developing and overseeing the execution of the organization’s strategy, operations, and financial performance in accordance with NCGS § 143-728 and the organization’s governing documents. The CEO provides strategic leadership by working with the Board, external partners, government constituencies, and other stakeholders to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies; develops, engages, and maintains a network of academic and industry partners; and leads a cross- functional, multi-disciplinary executive team that supports statewide applied research innovation commercialization across the University of North Carolina System.

Responsibilities:

The President & Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the following:

Strategic Direction & Implementation

• Collaborates with Board to develop and execute the organization’s strategic vision, to include long-range goals, objectives, and related plans and policies
• Sets and monitors Key Performance Indicators and maintains balanced score card or similar performance monitoring system
• Provides regular reports to the Board regarding the status of strategic objectives, organizational operations, and financial performance
• Advises and evaluates the impact of strategies, programs, and economic development initiatives

Financial Management & Compliance

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal health and sustainability
• Maintains overall responsibility for the organization’s fiscal integrity; promotes a culture of transparency and financial accountability
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, internal controls, and governance standards
• Develops and implements funding strategies to support the organization’s continued growth; leads fundraising activities across public and private sectors

Executive Leadership

• Assesses organizational capacity to implement strategy; identifies and addresses gaps in personnel, process, and technology/other resources to position organization for success
• Leads a high-performing executive team and subordinate employees; promotes communication across the organization
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement, maintaining a results-oriented work environment that instills confidence, generates pride, and respects individuals
• Supervises Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Communications Officer, and General Counsel/Chief Risk, Ethics, & Compliance Officer, and other executives and employees as needed

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serves as the organization’s principal representative to the Board of Directors, financial partners, elected and other government officials, university leaders, and public/private sector stakeholders
• Develops regional, national, and international partnerships with the private, academic, and public sectors
• Catalyzes strong linkages between the private sector, industry partners, and applied research universities across North Carolina
• Enhances the organization’s value to constituents by building on proven relationships, growing and leveraging investments and programs, exploring new initiatives, and establishing new partnerships
• Promotes and facilitates transdisciplinary research, innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization
• Enhances visibility and public awareness of organizational initiatives

Requirements:

The President & CEO must be well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of working in a dynamic organization; demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discretion; and interact with stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. The President & CEO will foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct. Requires a proven ability to develop and leverage partnerships and relationships; expert written and verbal communication skills; strong decision making; and a proactive attention to detail.

Qualifications:

The President & CEO should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in finance, management, or administration strongly preferred
• Experience in some combination of higher education, university, non-profit, and/or entrepreneurial organizations required
• Minimum of 20 years of progressively senior leadership experience leading high- performance organizations, preferably in some combination of higher education, university, non-profit, and/or entrepreneurial environments
• Experience working with high-profile Board members and external stakeholders, to include philanthropic fundraising
• Proven ability to conceive and execute strategies; build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams; and achieve measurable organizational objectives while complying with applicable laws, professional and regulatory standards, and governance structures
• Expert written and verbal communication skills; strong decision making; and a proactive attention to detail
• Ability to manage a team and resources within budget
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Comp & Benefits:

NCI offers competitive compensation based on experience, to include a comprehensive benefit package with flexible paid time off; employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability; and a 401(k) plan

More Information:

For more information, or to apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to humanresources@ncinnovation.org