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NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer.
The Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer (CIEO) will oversee and direct the development, improvement, and sustainability of the rapidly growing Michigan innovation economy. With a focus on transforming Michigan’s manufacturing, automotive, and technology roots, this position requires a strategic and operational leader that brings together the innovation efforts underway and creates a holistic and inclusive innovation vision for the State. The CIEO will collaborate with key players to identify Innovation Ecosystem gaps and will be empowered to seek funding and implement initiatives to address the state’s innovation challenges. The CIEO will support the programs and policies that will enable the most innovative start-ups to grow, help growing companies scale, create a vibrant ecosystem for investors and founders, and build greater connectivity between the transformational processes occurring at the state’s research universities and the state’s economic development goals. This leader will be the chief spokesperson, marketing Michigan's Innovation Ecosystem to the world. Within government, the CIEO will be an integrator, staying attuned across policy areas (e.g., tax, workforce, incentive) with the acuity to advocate for policies that will support innovation. As a subject matter expert, the CIEO will be expected to serve as an advisor to the highest priority initiatives for MEDC and the cross-agency executive leadership team (including the Office of the Governor).
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This position will be based out of Lansing or Detroit, MI with the ability to work a remote/hybrid schedule. Occasional travel to MEDC Headquarters in Lansing is required.- Required Education and Experience
Minimum Education Required:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in any Business related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Experience Required:
This position requires a minimum of twelve years of related experience and/or training in technology business, economic development, or technology commercialization or related. Preferred candidate will have 10 or more years of experience in at least two of the following five domains, with ability to progress quickly on the others: (1) Academic research and technology transfer, (2) Venture, angel, and growth capital investing, (3) Startup operations and scaling, (4) Executive experience in a technology firm, and (5) innovation policy. Advanced knowledge of Innovation Ecosystem building and the direction of the Michigan innovation economy, including standing up high impact entrepreneurial, investment and commercialization programs and successfully securing funding to sustain such programs. Understanding of the practical economic issues from the private sector perspective, including the financial returns and risks in technology scale-ups. Proven credibility engaging with leaders in the Innovation Ecosystem (e.g., angel and professional venture capital investors, university faculty who are driving research with commercialization potential, CEOs / CTOs of small- and mid-sized tech firms). Significant cultural competence, with the proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some experience working with Michigan’s Innovation Ecosystem, including at least some experience as a founder or employee at an early-stage company, or in government or public policy is preferred, but not required.- Additional Requirements and Information
NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
For more information on MEDC and other career opportunities, please visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Benefits Summary – Full Time Corporate Employees
Medical Insurance (includes prescription drugs)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Short-term Disability Insurance (STD)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Medical, Dependent Care, and Parking Reimbursement Accounts
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Personal Days
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Community Service Day
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