Supporting state and regional innovation is a fascinating career choice. Below are currently open positions in the field, each looking for people eager to grow the U.S. economy through programs supporting science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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The following positions are available:
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- Executive Director—Rare KC
Kansas City, MO
Posted July 14
Accepting applications through July 20
- Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation—The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Posted July 14
- Executive Director—Innovative Business Recovery Opportunity Center (IBROC)
Dayton, OH
Posted July 14
- Executive Director—The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
Oklahoma City, OK
Posted June 25
- President & Chief Executive Officer—Rev1 Ventures
Columbus, Ohio
Posted March 12
- Senior Director for the Technology Venture Studio—University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Posted March 12
Executive Director—Rare KC
The RareKC executive director is the rare disease initiative’s chief operator and lead ambassador—owning execution, accountability, and outcomes. This role drives day-to-day performance across the RareKC initiative while building the relationships, visibility, and resources needed to expand impact across the region. The director leads with urgency, precision, and initiative; sets clear priorities; and consistently raises the standard for excellence across programs, fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. The position reports directly to the CEO of BioNexus KC and the RareKC Board of Directors. For additional information, click here.
Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation—The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is one of six health science schools at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The executive director leads the Eshelman Institute for Innovation (EII), which is charged to create and sustain an innovation engine at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The executive director will lead the institute team in the effort to make the EII a premier institution nationally and internationally where ideas are seeded, nurtured, and translated into transformative societal outcomes through innovation in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education, research, and health care. For additional information, click here.
Executive Director—Innovative Business Recovery Opportunity Center (IBROC)
The Innovative Business Recovery Opportunity Center (IBROC) is dedicated to empowering small businesses, particularly those founded by underrepresented founders, to recover, rebuild, and thrive in the face of economic challenges. The executive director serves as the visionary leader of IBROC, responsible for driving the organization’s mission, strategy, and operations. This role requires a dynamic, inclusive, and strategic leader who can build partnerships, secure funding, and champion economic growth recovery for small businesses across the City of Dayton. The executive director will be employed by the Entrepreneurs Center, reporting to the IBROC Leadership Team, consisting of the president of the Entrepreneurs Center, and the executive director of the Miami Valley Urban League. For additional information, click here.
Executive Director—The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about advancing science, technology, and innovation across Oklahoma. This role will champion OCAST’s mission by fostering innovation in emerging and established businesses, supporting applied research and technology commercialization, strengthening partnerships between research institutions and industry, and driving programs that help innovative companies grow and thrive. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem, including research and development, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, manufacturing modernization, and strategies that enhance business competitiveness and economic growth. Reveiw the job description and apply here.
President & Chief Executive Officer—Rev1 Ventures
Rev1 Ventures seeks a president & chief executive officer to lead one of the nation’s leading and most respected nonprofit venture development organizations at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The president & chief executive officer will serve as the chief executive and steward of Rev1’s nonprofit enterprise—responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring organizational performance and financial sustainability, and advancing Rev1’s role as a trusted leader within the innovation ecosystem. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead through influence and alignment, partnering closely with the Board, senior leadership team, and key stakeholders. The Board has engaged BeecherHill to lead a national search. Click here for additional information.
Senior Director for the Technology Venture Studio—University of Missouri-Kansas City
The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s (UMKC’s) Innovation Center (IC) is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking leader to serve as senior director of the Technology Venture Studio. This role is ideal for an ecosystem builder and community connector who thrives on cultivating relationships, accelerating innovation, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Kansas City. The senior director will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the UMKC IC Technology Venture Studio, whose mission is to serve as the nucleus of early-stage technology venture development and drive the growth of the region’s innovation economy. For more information and to apply, click here.