Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO) at HR-Ex Consulting

HR-Ex Consulting - Our client, an innovation enabler, incubator, and accelerator dedicated to supporting global innovators, solution developers, and entrepreneurs, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking innovation strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to drive disruptive innovation.
• Establish a pipeline of high-impact research and development (R&D) initiatives.
• Design and implement world-class incubation and acceleration programs.
• Foster a robust startup ecosystem by providing mentorship, funding access, and commercialization support.
• Partner with universities, research institutions, and corporate innovators to translate ideas into viable businesses.
• Drive the commercialization of research outputs, ensuring impactful innovations reach the market.
• Establish partnerships with universities, R&D institutions, and industry players to facilitate technology transfer.
• Develop frameworks for monetizing intellectual property (IP), patents, and proprietary solutions.
• Support researchers and entrepreneurs in securing grants, licensing deals, and venture funding.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with corporate partners, government agencies, and global investors.
• Secure grants, sponsorships, and investments to support the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Advocate for policies that promote innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
• Oversee organisation’s venture-building efforts, including early-stage investments and startup studio initiatives.
• Develop revenue-generating innovation services such as corporate R&D consulting and innovation-as-a-service.
• Scale investment models that support high-potential startups and research-driven enterprises.

Key Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in innovation management, research commercialization, or entrepreneurship.
• Strong background in technology transfer, startup incubation, or venture building.
• Demonstrated ability to secure funding, grants, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience working with universities, VCs, angel investors, and corporate innovation teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.