Full-time · On-site
Chief Executive Officer
This is a high-impact executive role leading a premier private biomedical institute that operates in tandem with a world-class public university. The CEO will balance administrative excellence with a deep passion for fundamental science, driving innovations that improve human health. It is a unique opportunity to lead a flexible, risk-tolerant organization that values curiosity and integrity above all else.
Morgridge Institute for Research · Madison, Wisconsin, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact executive role leading a premier private biomedical institute that operates in tandem with a world-class public university. The CEO will balance administrative excellence with a deep passion for fundamental science, driving innovations that improve human health. It is a unique opportunity to lead a flexible, risk-tolerant organization that values curiosity and integrity above all else.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and execute the Institute’s overarching strategic vision and mission
- Serve as the primary external representative and advocate for Morgridge’s research
- Strengthen the 'shared destiny' partnership with UW–Madison and WARF
- Cultivate a synergistic environment for interdisciplinary investigators
- Oversee the institutional commitment to public outreach, ethics, and scientific education
- Report to and collaborate with the Board of Trustees on organizational health and growth
Essential
- Proven executive leadership experience within a complex scientific or research-oriented organization
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic visions and institutional goals
- Experience managing relationships with a Board of Trustees and high-level external stakeholders
- Deep commitment to fundamental, curiosity-driven biomedical research
- Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse scientific departments
- Strong alignment with the values of integrity, rigor, and public service in science
Preferred
- Previous experience navigating the relationship between private research institutes and public universities
- Background in managing translational outcomes and intellectual property partnerships
- Experience in public outreach and scientific advocacy
Key Skills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational LeadershipScientific AdvocacyStakeholder ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationFinancial StewardshipPublic Speaking and RepresentationEthical Leadership
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to lead a nimble, independent private research institute
- Close affiliation and faculty appointment opportunities with the University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Collaborative environment with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
- Influence over cutting-edge interdisciplinary biomedical discovery
- Leadership of unique outreach, education, and ethics programs
- A culture that prioritizes research quality and trustworthiness over scale
Next step
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