Research Innovation Program Director - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Division of Research Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship (RICE) is seeking a Research Innovation Program Director. This role focuses on fostering a culture of innovation by building programs and relationships that empower faculty and students to advance research discoveries into real-world applications. The Program Director will play a central role in enhancing TTUHSC’s research innovation capacity by driving education, outreach, and collaboration across disciplines.

Program Development and Resource Coordination: Lead initiatives that connect faculty and students to resources supporting innovation and commercialization, including partnerships with Texas Tech University’s Innovation Hub. Streamline access to infrastructure and tools that help translate research into practical solutions.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, fostering partnerships with industry, external stakeholders, and academic teams. Act as a liaison to bridge faculty and commercialization resources, ensuring alignment with TTUHSC’s mission to drive impactful research.

Faculty and Student Support: Actively engage with faculty to identify their research innovation needs, providing mentorship and connections to funding opportunities, technical assistance, and commercialization pathways. Support students in developing entrepreneurial skills through educational programming and personalized guidance.

Education and Outreach: Organize workshops, seminars, and educational initiatives that raise awareness of TTUHSC’s innovation resources. Provide accessible training for faculty and students on navigating commercialization processes and securing innovation-related grants.

Grantsmanship and Technical Writing: Guide the development of competitive grant applications for research innovation projects. Collaborate with faculty to prepare infrastructure-focused grants that enhance the institution’s capabilities and resources.

Service-Oriented Leadership: Foster a supportive environment by prioritizing open communication, collaboration, and an understanding of faculty goals. Cultivate relationships that enhance TTUHSC’s reputation for research innovation and entrepreneurship.
 

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, preferably in biosciences or a related field.
• Experience in research innovation, commercialization, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience working across disciplines.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, technology transfer, and startup processes.
• Proven ability to manage projects and write compelling grant applications.
• Knowledge of rural healthcare challenges and life sciences innovation.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Research Admin Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

First line Managers

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
 

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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