University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Overview
Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Posting information and context are provided by UNC-Chapel Hill for internal and external applicants. Position Information
Department:
SOP-Eshelman Innovation-450300 Career Area:
Academic Administration Posting Open Date:
05/30/2025 Application Deadline:
09/25/2025 Open Until Filled:
No Position Type:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title:
Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation Appointment Type:
EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number:
20059996 Vacancy ID:
NF0009139 Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time Permanent FTE:
1 Hours per week:
40 Position Location:
North Carolina, US Proposed Start Date:
08/01/2025 Position Summary
This is a repost. The Executive Director leads the Institute charged to create and sustain an innovation engine at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The Executive Director will lead the Institute team to make the Eshelman Institute for Innovation (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. The Executive Director will manage and grow the assets of EII in the form of reputation, revenue, intellectual property, projects and programs with embedded intellectual property and knowhow. This role develops and fosters strategic collaborations and partnerships, attracts gifts and investments, and monetizes intellectual property assets to sustain the Institute. The Director will oversee Institute staff and operations including budget/finance, and existing programs, with the creation of new programs. The Executive Director will be responsible for internal and external communication of the Institute’s activities and impact, and for creating and sustaining a strong brand. By aligning the Institute’s mission with the School and University, the role enables a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Director will periodically evaluate and refine the Institute strategy with input from the EII Steering Board and will manage Board membership processes. The position reports to the Dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Minimum Education And Experience
Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates with comparable backgrounds, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Master’s or professional degree required; PhD preferred Minimum 10-15 years of experience Strategic planning and implementation experience required Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Ability to work effectively across complex organizations Knowledge of academic policies and processes preferred Demonstrated leadership skills including cross-functional collaboration, crisis management, and aligning interests of multiple parties Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Experience in business development and client relationship management Experience engaging with corporate partners, high-level donors and senior management to build strategic partnerships Special Instructions
Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302084 Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title:
Victoria Fleming, Associate Director of HR Department Contact Email:
parnellv@email.unc.edu Office of Human Resources:
For system access issues or application questions, contact (919) 843-2300 or employment@unc.edu. Updates regarding position or application status are not provided by HR. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Posting information and context are provided by UNC-Chapel Hill for internal and external applicants. Position Information
Department:
SOP-Eshelman Innovation-450300 Career Area:
Academic Administration Posting Open Date:
05/30/2025 Application Deadline:
09/25/2025 Open Until Filled:
No Position Type:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title:
Executive Director, Eshelman Innovation Appointment Type:
EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number:
20059996 Vacancy ID:
NF0009139 Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time Permanent FTE:
1 Hours per week:
40 Position Location:
North Carolina, US Proposed Start Date:
08/01/2025 Position Summary
This is a repost. The Executive Director leads the Institute charged to create and sustain an innovation engine at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The Executive Director will lead the Institute team to make the Eshelman Institute for Innovation (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. The Executive Director will manage and grow the assets of EII in the form of reputation, revenue, intellectual property, projects and programs with embedded intellectual property and knowhow. This role develops and fosters strategic collaborations and partnerships, attracts gifts and investments, and monetizes intellectual property assets to sustain the Institute. The Director will oversee Institute staff and operations including budget/finance, and existing programs, with the creation of new programs. The Executive Director will be responsible for internal and external communication of the Institute’s activities and impact, and for creating and sustaining a strong brand. By aligning the Institute’s mission with the School and University, the role enables a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Director will periodically evaluate and refine the Institute strategy with input from the EII Steering Board and will manage Board membership processes. The position reports to the Dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Minimum Education And Experience
Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates with comparable backgrounds, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Master’s or professional degree required; PhD preferred Minimum 10-15 years of experience Strategic planning and implementation experience required Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Ability to work effectively across complex organizations Knowledge of academic policies and processes preferred Demonstrated leadership skills including cross-functional collaboration, crisis management, and aligning interests of multiple parties Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Experience in business development and client relationship management Experience engaging with corporate partners, high-level donors and senior management to build strategic partnerships Special Instructions
Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302084 Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title:
Victoria Fleming, Associate Director of HR Department Contact Email:
parnellv@email.unc.edu Office of Human Resources:
For system access issues or application questions, contact (919) 843-2300 or employment@unc.edu. Updates regarding position or application status are not provided by HR. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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