Job Title Senior Manager, New Ventures Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Texas A&M Innovation Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: The Senior Manager, under general supervision of the Chief Innovation Officer, manages project activities including developing, implementing, tracking timelines, and providing periodic evaluations and reports for projects to deliver high quality and cost-effective solutions in alignment with strategic goals and objectives. Manages the gathering of information and collaboration with start-up companies and Texas A&M inventors, implementing the development of Texas A&M technologies licensed to those respective companies. Serves as main contact for extensive outreach to build a pipeline and work closely with companies to develop a profitable and successful start-up portfolio. Responsibilities: - Manage the planning and initiation of industry engagement activities in support of the overall mission to promote more industry interaction and funding of Texas A&M commercialization programs and startups.- Manage the tracking progress of start-up companies and young companies developing Texas A&M technologies, from pre-formation to scale up.- Work with startup companies to promote their growth and success by helping them to develop business plans, pitch decks, and financial models, and connect with appropriate investors and establish collaborative relationships with research funders.- Help in forming partnerships with other Texas A&M units to leverage alumni networks for support of Texas A&M new venture activities.- Manage the maintenance and growth of the database of regional and national capital investment network partners.- Manage the support activities in development of commercialization grant applications, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/STTR grants.- Perform assessments of new technologies for suitability of commercialization through a startup company. - Perform due diligence on promising business concepts.- Prepare summaries and marketing materials for each new technology and start-up opportunity, as appropriate; develop pitch decks and financial models; post marketing materials to Texas A&M Innovation website; update and maintain such marketing materials.- Lead outreach to potential strategic partners to establish contacts and initiate discussions regarding Texas A&M University technology, IP, and research collaboration opportunities; record interactions with industry and with investors; continue to update list of potential industry partners and investor contacts.- Assist Texas A&M start-up companies in seeking and securing capital investment.- Manage the equity-related documents related to Texas A&M equity ownership in licensees and other Texas A&M-affiliated companies (including stock agreements, warrant agreements, convertible notes, SAFEs, investor term sheets, and liquidation agreements).- Participate in various university, regional, and national groups promoting economic and community development, new venture creation, and industry engagement.- Prepare reports for Texas A&M leadership and for regional and state economic development stakeholders summarizing Texas A&M's efforts in support for entrepreneurship and new venture activities. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Seven years of related experience. - Experience with project management and utilizing deadlines. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.- Effective verbal and written communication skills.- Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.- Ability to prioritize tasks using time management skills. - Occasional travel outside of normal office hours. - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in applicable field. - At least two years of experience working with a new or early-stage company and/or in a new venture development support position in a university, a national lab, or in industry is preferred. - Familiarity working with commercialization grant programs is preferred. - Experience with various capital investment vehicles used with academic-related start-up companies is preferred. Other Requirements: This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.