Head of Licensing, Physical Sciences & Engineering

TechPipeline, Inc.; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Director of Licensing – Physical Sciences and Engineering to lead commercialization efforts for materials, semiconductors, photonics, energy, and related domains across the Texas A&M System.

This senior leader will build a high-performing licensing team, oversee strategy, and collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to advance opportunities from discovery to impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or physical sciences.
• Minimum 10 years in university tech transfer, corporate licensing, or related innovation leadership.
• Experience leading teams and improving processes in a metrics-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercialization strategy for physical sciences and engineering technologies in alignment with the Innovation mission.
• Build and manage a vertically oriented licensing function with domain expertise and strong relationships.
• Develop annual and multi-year plans for portfolio growth, licensing, startups, and industry engagement.
• Shape a durable commercialization engine emphasizing impact and strategic partnerships over short-term royalties.
• Lead, mentor, and develop licensing managers and staff; design and improve workflows for disclosure, IP strategy, marketing, negotiation, and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure alignment of IP strategy, market engagement, and operational support.
• Represent the office in meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to raise awareness and access to support.

Skills

Leadership

Licensing

IP Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Director of Licensing – Physical Sciences and Engineering to lead commercialization efforts for materials, semiconductors, photonics, energy, and related domains across the Texas A&M System.

This senior leader will build a high-performing licensing team, oversee strategy, and collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to advance opportunities from discovery to impact.