Associate Vice Chancellor, Research Commercialization

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Commercialization (AVC‑RC) provides executive leadership for NC State’s commercialization enterprise, spanning intellectual property management, licensing, startup formation, venture development, and investment programs. The AVC sets university‑wide commercialization strategy, ensures compliance with federal and institutional requirements, and leads programs that accelerate the translation of research into societal and economic impact.

As the AVC-RC, you will have the opportunity to expand NC State’s innovation ecosystem by connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners to accelerate the journey from discovery to impact. You will lead initiatives such as the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN), commercialization funding programs, and the NSF I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub, while representing NC State within regional and national innovation communities. Through your vision, partnership-building, and strategic leadership, you will help position NC State’s research enterprise for greater economic and societal impact while advancing a culture of innovation across the university.

Key Responsibilities fall within the following functional areas.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished commercialization leader to shape strategy, influence innovation at scale, and build connections that move groundbreaking research from discovery to impact. If you are ready to lead with vision and purpose, we invite you to apply.