Arizona State University – Enterprise – Vice President of Research

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Arizona State University – Knowledge Enterprise – Vice President of Research

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Knowledge Enterprise on the Tempe Campus of Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the position of Vice President of Research with a concurrent appointment as tenured Professor. The Vice President of Research (VPR) will report to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Knowledge Enterprise and serves as a member of the core leadership team for the EVP, providing strategic leadership for ASU’s research enterprise, advancing the university’s research mission and accelerating the growth, impact, and national prominence of its research portfolio.

The Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise (KE) is a fast-growing research and innovation ecosystem that drives ASU’s research portfolio. Building upon a trajectory that has nearly tripled annual research expenditures over the past decade to more than $1 billion, the VPR will drive initiatives that expand research capacity, strengthen faculty success, and enhance ASU’s competitiveness for external funding and strategic partnerships.

The successful candidate will be a distinguished research leader with a record of scholarly achievement and significant experience leading complex research organizations. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the evolving research landscape, including federal funding priorities, research administration, compliance, technology commercialization, and public-private partnerships. Experience working across disciplines and managing large teams, particularly in science, engineering, health, and emerging technologies, is highly desirable.

This leader must exhibit the highest integrity and excellent communication skills, as well as exemplify ASU’s inclusive values and commitment to excellence, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and operational effectiveness aligned with the university’s charter and goals.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to maximize the research productivity and competitiveness of ASU faculty, schools, colleges, institutes, and centers, ensuring the continued growth and impact of the university’s research enterprise.
• Lead efforts to expand sponsored research activity by identifying and advancing opportunities for federal, state, industry, foundation, and large-scale strategic funding in partnership with academic and research leaders across the university.
• Assess institutional research strengths, capabilities, and infrastructure to identify areas of competitive advantage and advise senior leadership on opportunities for growth and investment.
• Partner with institute and initiative leaders to strengthen research capacity, advance strategic project acquisition, and position ASU for transformative research initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic investment approaches that accelerate growth in priority research areas, monitor outcomes, and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

• Oversee research initiatives, and manage administrative support units as assigned, ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and effective stewardship of resources.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality research support services across the research lifecycle, including proposal development, pre-award administration, post-award management, and faculty support functions.
• Provide leadership for research administration, including the development and oversight of research policies, procedures, and operational frameworks that support a world-class research environment.
• Work with university leadership and stakeholders to align research infrastructure and resource allocation decisions with strategic research priorities and institutional goals.

• Serve as ASU’s Research Integrity Officer, ensuring the highest standards of research ethics, compliance,…