Salary: $134,235.00 - $171,000.00 Annually

Location : Lansing, MI

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 1804-25-MEDC006

Department: LEO-MSF-MEDC

Opening Date: 12/09/2024

Closing Date: 1/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description

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 Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is responsible for the operational leadership and execution of programs that advance Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem and increase access to risk capital for startups and scaling businesses. Reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer (CIEO), this role translates strategic vision into actionable outcomes, ensuring the effective deployment of resources and alignment of initiatives with statewide economic development objectives.

This position oversees the delivery of programs supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, and may consult to the capital access team, including SSBCI and equity capital initiatives, while fostering relationships with grantees, ecosystem partners, and financial stakeholders. This position ensures measurable results by driving program performance, maintaining accountability, and building a thriving ecosystem for Michigan's entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.

This position may work a hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Required Education and Experience

EDUCATION: This position requires a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in any related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE: This position requires a minimum of eight to ten years of progressive experience in technology businesses or innovation-focused roles, including at least 5 years in economic development, technology commercialization, or equivalent. Position requires experience effectively working with early-stage tech companies, demonstrating successful outcomes such as scaling, fundraising, or exits.

Preferred candidate will have strong background in stakeholder management, including government agencies, private investors, and academic institutions. Deep experience engaging with university programs in science, engineering, or business, with a strong understanding of technology transfer and commercialization processes, and experience in fostering partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and venture capital firms to drive ecosystem growth is also highly preferred.
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 Discover Pure Michigan at

Accommodations
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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
Holidays

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Please briefly describe your experience in stakeholder management, including government agencies, private investors and academic institutions. Please also include how many years of experience you possess.

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Please describe your experience, if any, engaging with university programs in science, engineering, or business.

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Do you have a minimum of eight to ten years of experience in technology business or innovation-focused roles including at least 5 years in economic development, technology commercialization, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question