Director, EnGen & Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

Job TitleDirector, EnGen & Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)AgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentSchool of Engineering MedicineProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationHouston, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionOur 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  The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED.  This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.  What we wantThe Director, EnGen & Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR), serves a dual leadership role within the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed), overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and growth of EnGen, EnMed’s on-site incubator, while actively driving the commercialization of high-potential innovations emerging from students, faculty, and affiliated partners.This position operates at the intersection of academic innovation and venture creation. As Director of EnGen, they are responsible for incubator strategy, tenant engagement, program development, and ecosystem integration. As Entrepreneur-in-Residence, they play a hands-on role in identifying, evaluating, de-risking, and advancing technologies toward commercialization through licensing, startup formation, or strategic partnerships.This position will translate early-stage innovation into real-world impact by building structured pathways from discovery to deployment, while fostering a culture of entrepreneurship across EnMed.What you need to knowSalary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Full-TimeApply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  ResponsibilitiesEnGen Leadership and Incubator OperationsProvide strategic leadership and operational oversight of EnGen, ensuring alignment with EnMed’s mission to advance innovation at the intersection of medicine and engineering.Develop and execute a comprehensive incubator strategy that supports tenant companies across stages of development, including programming, mentorship, and resource allocation.Coordinate and deliver high-value programming for EnGen tenants, including workshops, expert sessions, networking events, and translational support services.Serve as the primary liaison between tenant companies and EnMed resources, facilitating access to clinical, engineering, regulatory, and business expertise.Lead the development of systems, processes, and metrics to evaluate incubator performance, tenant progress, and overall impact.Work closely with EnMed leadership and the Office of Innovation to align incubator efforts with institutional priorities.Provide leadership and mentorship to EnGen staff and affiliated personnel to ensure effective execution of programming and support services. Academic Integration and Student EngagementPartner with EnMed faculty to ensure students have structured access to expertise within EnGen tenant companies.Integrate incubator resources into the educational experience, enabling experiential learning opportunities tied to real-world innovation challenges.Support student project teams by connecting them with domain experts, industry mentors, and translational resources.Foster a seamless interface between the academic curriculum and the incubator ecosystem to enhance student exposure to entrepreneurship and commercialization.Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) – Venture Development and CommercializationServe as a hands-on Entrepreneur-in-Residence to identify and advance high-potential innovations emerging from EnMed students and faculty.Collaborate closely with the Texas A&M University System Office of Innovation, including the New Ventures team, to develop and implement structured pathways for commercialization.Perform diligence and evaluation of student and faculty projects to assess commercial potential, technical feasibility, and market opportunity.Lead and facilitate licensing discussions for EnMed-generated intellectual property, including:Licensing to newly formed startup entitiesLicensing to established strategic or corporate partnersDevelop and execute de-risking strategies for selected technologies, including technical validation, regulatory planning, and market development.Work selectively on a portfolio of high-potential opportunities, with the goal of advancing technologies to:Venture-backed startup formationStrategic licensing agreementsFurther internal developmentWhere appropriate, participate directly in venture formation efforts, including team building, early-stage development, and potential transition into a founding or leadership role.Student-to-Startup and Innovation Pipeline DevelopmentEstablish and maintain a structured pipeline for identifying, tracking, and advancing innovation projects with commercialization potential.Support the transition of student and faculty projects from academic efforts into incubator-supported ventures.Provide mentorship in areas such as business model development, pitch strategy, fundraising preparation, and market validation.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity across the innovation lifecycle. Partnership and