General Manager, Roadrunner Quantum Lab, Roadrunner New Mexico

Roadrunner Venture Studio•Albuquerque, NM

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Roadrunner Venture Studios is launching the Roadrunner Quantum Lab Powered by the State of New Mexico in 2026. This unique quantum innovation lab and venture studio will be the center piece of New Mexico's quantum science strategy. The lab is currently under construction with tenant and partner engagement already in motion. We are hiring a General Manager to lead the Roadrunner Quantum Lab (RQL) as a platform to attract, build, and orchestrate founders, researchers, and companies at the cutting edge of quantum. The role will be based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and responsible for building the RQL into a high-performing business — managing utilization, convening activities, lab platform services, state and lab coordination, tenant mix and recruitment, national partnerships, future expansion and buildout, and overall output. This role reports directly to the CEO of Roadrunner Venture Studio and is accountable for RQL’s performance, including managing the joint venture with the developer and lab management company while driving the outcomes for the State of New Mexico. This person will partner with Roadrunner and its partners to drive a shared long-term vision for the Roadrunner Quantum Lab, building it toward an internationally recognized hub for company creation, innovation, public-private partnership, and cutting edge R&D.

Requirements

Experienced operator in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Experience working at the intersection of technical communities and private industry
Background managing labs, facilities, or technical infrastructure
Technical acumen with a commercially deep understanding of quantum science
Strong across operations, commercial, and technical domains
Experience with venture creation or commercialization
Able to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with high accountability
Strong leadership presence with a focus on execution

Responsibilities

Define and drive the lab’s business model, ensuring alignment with Roadrunner’s venture creation model and long-term objectives
Set clear priorities across tenant mix, capital deployment, and program focus
Assess the operational needs of the lab and build the appropriate team structure which may include functions such as program management, business navigation, facilities, and operational support.
Establish operating plans, performance targets, and accountability mechanisms
Continuously evaluate and improve the lab’s output, positioning, and economic model
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and high utilization of space, equipment, and shared infrastructure
Own the full lifecycle of commercial tenants and partner relationships — from sourcing and selection through ongoing management and performance
Curate a high-quality mix of companies, researchers, and partners aligned with the lab’s objectives
Work directly with tenants to drive technical progress, commercial traction, and company formation
Build the ecosystem and infrastructure to create a sustained pipeline of new venture opportunities emerging from research, technical breakthroughs, and commercialization activity.
Support the Roadrunner Studio team in converting them into venture-backed businesses
Build and manage strategic partnerships across industry, research, and capital providers to strengthen the lab’s ecosystem and output