Executive Dir, OCAST
Core
Strategic and operational leader of Oklahoma's science and technology agency, driving innovation, technology transfer, and economic development through capital deployment and ecosystem partnerships.
Role type
Executive Director, State Innovation Agency
Builds
Oklahoma's science and technology ecosystem, early-stage technology ventures, and commercialization pathways for research
Domain
State government, Science & Technology, Economic Development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Executive leadership, strategic planning, budgeting and financial oversight, technology evaluation, capital investment management, partnership development, technology transfer, commercialization strategy, staff management
Preferred skills
PhD/MBA/JD, technology commercialization experience, startup founding experience, public agency management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day strategic and operational activities, oversee funding programs and technology investment initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies for investment potential, develop organizational strategy and KPIs, manage budget and resources, represent the agency to stakeholders
Seniority
Executive, C-Suite