Director of Licensing - Physical Sciences and Engineering

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Commensurate with experience.

The Director of Licensing - Physical Sciences and Engineering is a senior leader within Texas A&M Innovation responsible for advancing the commercialization of physical sciences and engineering technologies across the Texas A&M University System.

This leader will build and manage a high-performing team of licensing professionals focused on physical sciences and engineering domains such as advanced materials, semiconductors, photonics, energy, manufacturing, defense, transportation, infrastructure, and digital technologies. The Director will serve as a visible representative of Texas A&M Innovation, engaging faculty, researchers, campus and agency contacts, industry partners, and external stakeholders through meetings, events, and strategic outreach that strengthen the office's reputation as a trusted and high-performing commercialization partner.

- Experience working in a large, distributed university or research system.
- Experience commercializing technologies in one or more priority sectors such as semiconductors, advanced materials, energy, manufacturing, photonics, defense, transportation, or digital engineering.
- Experience with portfolio management platforms, CRM systems, workflow tracking, or other commercialization operations tools.

- Experience engaging industry, investors, founders, and external advisors in support of licensing and startup development.

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.