Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a Vice President for Research to lead and advance the organization’s research strategy and priorities within higher education. This senior executive role will provide overall direction for the research enterprise, supporting research growth, academic impact, and the effective coordination of research-related activities across the organization.

Responsibilities will typically include setting research goals and priorities, overseeing research planning and performance, and strengthening the organization’s research capabilities. The role will be expected to cultivate collaboration among internal stakeholders, encourage research excellence, and help ensure that research activities are aligned with the organization’s mission and long-term objectives.

The client will look for a highly experienced research leader with a proven record of guiding large-scale research programs and initiatives. Strong strategic, executive-level leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive research-related outcomes are expected, with the capacity to represent the research enterprise effectively and support sustained research advancement.