Executive Director, Innovation Operations & Strategy

Texas A&M University; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks an Executive Director of Innovation to lead the execution of strategic initiatives within its centralized innovation office. The role translates the Chief Innovation Officer's vision into actionable operating plans, ensuring milestones and KPIs are met and reporting systems remain rigorous.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in academic technology transfer, research administration, and innovation operations, with a meticulous, data-driven approach and a track

Qualifications

• Experience in academic technology transfer and research administration.
• Strong data-driven approach with reporting and KPI management.
• Attention to compliance, conflicts of interest, and export controls.
• Proven ability to turn strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of strategic initiatives in centralized innovation office.
• Translate vision into actionable operating plans with milestones and KPIs.
• Represent the office in internal meetings and forums; serve as CIO proxy.
• Ensure timely delivery of commitments to senior leadership.

Job description

Texas A&M University seeks an Executive Director of Innovation to lead the execution of strategic initiatives within its centralized innovation office. The role translates the Chief Innovation Officer's vision into actionable operating plans, ensuring milestones and KPIs are met and reporting systems remain rigorous.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in academic technology transfer, research administration, and innovation operations, with a meticulous, data-driven approach and a track