Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Job Title

Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Ibt-Office Of The Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment    

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    

 

Who we are  

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.   

What we want  

The Director will report directly to the IBT Executive Director and be charged with cultivating a unit- wide entrepreneurial mindset, accelerating intellectual property (IP) development and commercialization, and building scalable programs and partnerships to translate research into real-world impact. This position will oversee all facets of innovation strategy and operations, including resource integration, performance optimization, strategic communications, business development, and cross-institutional collaboration. The Director will work closely with other IBT directors and university leadership to optimize efforts, align priorities, and synergize educational and technological initiatives. 

 

What you need to know  

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Location: Houston, TX -- TAMHSC

Schedule: Full Time--40 Hours/week

 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education or related applicable field 

• Ten years of relevant management experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PhD or MBA 

• Experience in higher education and collaboration with academic institution faculty. 

• Proven engagement with biotech and Texas Medical Center institutions. 

• Demonstrated success in fundraising and/or building advisory boards. 

• Deep knowledge of entrepreneurial frameworks and commercialization pathways 

• Extensive experience leading multi-million-dollar initiatives and building high-performing teams across research, industry, and academia. 

• Proven success leading entrepreneurship programs, startups, or