Director of Licensing - Physical Sciences & Engineering

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices seeks a Director of Licensing - Physical Sciences and Engineering to advance commercialization across the system. You will lead a high-performing licensing team, build domain expertise in materials, semiconductors, energy, and related fields, and engage faculty, researchers, and industry partners to accelerate impact.

This senior role requires a decade of experience in technology transfer or venture-backed commercialization, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in university technology transfer, corporate licensing, or related innovation leadership.
• Strong understanding of patents, licensing, startups, and industry partnership models.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization strategy for physical sciences and engineering technologies.
• Build and mentor a licensing team with domain expertise across priority sectors.
• Develop portfolios, engage industry, and drive startup pathways through disciplined reviews.
• Collaborate with internal partners to align IP strategy, market engagement, and reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Licensing strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Portfolio management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Physical sciences)

Job description

Texas A&M University System Offices seeks a Director of Licensing - Physical Sciences and Engineering to advance commercialization across the system. You will lead a high-performing licensing team, build domain expertise in materials, semiconductors, energy, and related fields, and engage faculty, researchers, and industry partners to accelerate impact.

This senior role requires a decade of experience in technology transfer or venture-backed commercialization, with strong leadership and