"Vice-President, Research & Innovation"

UBC is seeking a visionary Vice-President, Research & Innovation to champion research excellence, enable innovation with impact, and deepen UBC’s role as a partner of choice in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. A member of the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the President, the VPRI will provide strategic leadership across both campuses, fostering collaboration, strengthening research infrastructure, and advancing inclusion and reconciliation across the research enterprise.

A visible and inspiring advocate, the VPRI will elevate UBC’s global research reputation, expand partnerships with government, industry, Indigenous and community partners. The VPRI will play a pivotal role in shaping evidence-informed policy and driving innovation that makes a difference—locally and globally. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the world’s top research universities into its next era of discovery and impact.

To explore this exceptional opportunity further, please contact our Search Consultants at Boyden at ubc@boyden.com or at (604) 685-0261. To apply directly, please click Apply and submit your cover letter and resume.