Michigan State University · 3 months ago
Vice President for Research and Innovation
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMichigan State University (MSU) is a leading global research university and the first land-grant institution in the U.S. They are seeking a Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for their research enterprise. The VPRI will oversee research infrastructure, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, drive innovation, and enhance MSU’s national and international visibility as a research institution.
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Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a research enterprise with more than $932 million in annual expenditures
Shape and execute a bold, inclusive, and forward-looking research agenda that advances MSU’s global reputation for excellence
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration, drive innovation and commercialization, expand external partnerships, and support faculty and students across the research continuum
Align the research enterprise with institutional priorities, enhance operational efficiency, and cultivate strategic partnerships
Enhance MSU’s external visibility and reputation while increasing awareness of research opportunities and successes internally
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (PhD, MD, DO, DVM, ScD, or equivalent) and eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor
Progressive research and administrative leadership at a research-intensive organization
Distinguished record of scholarship and research leadership with national recognition
Demonstrated experience managing personnel, budgets, and facilities
Experience with federal research funding, compliance requirements, and risk management
Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative research cultures
Preferred
Prior experience as a senior research administrator (associate/vice provost, associate/vice president, or equivalent)
Successful track record of securing major funding and leading large-scale interdisciplinary initiatives
Experience with industry partnerships, technology transfer, and commercialization
Evidence of effective leadership in advancing access to research in alignment with MSU's land-grant mission
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior UX Researcher, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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