Head of Development

1 day, 6 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Convergent Research

Convergent Research

Convergent Research enables fundamental research at scale, pursuing technically ambitious projects with a full-time team. It produces high-impact public goods for science and technology through finite-duration efforts.

Professional Services
11-50

Description

  • Collaborate with leadership to design and execute engagement strategies for major donors, corporate partners, and institutional funders.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporations, and government programs aligned with PTI’s mission.
  • Build and manage a dynamic, evergreen pipeline of prospects and partners that balances near-term opportunities with long-term relationship development.
  • Develop prospect strategies and briefing materials for leadership to support high-level donor and partner engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with funder requirements and coordinate deliverables across internal teams.
  • Manage timelines, reporting calendars, and stakeholder updates to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  • Optimize internal fundraising and business operations and workflows to improve clarity, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Support smooth execution of development operations and broader fundraising processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience in institutional fundraising, preferably in a biotech, biomedical, or academic STEM research environment.
  • Proven track record of securing principal grants and gifts of $5M+ in support of top organizational priorities.
  • Strong strategic planning and project management skills in a complex, highly dynamic environment.
  • Ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and drive results.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, including donors, FRO leaders, and administrators.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience in a research, technology, or science-driven nonprofit or startup environment (preferred).
  • Familiarity with venture philanthropy, public-private partnerships, or industry collaboration models for scaling biotech or biomedical organizations (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising at the seven- or eight-figure level (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success in business development in nonprofit or startup environments, preferably within biotech or biomedical contexts (preferred).
  • A cover letter is required as part of the application.

Benefits

  • Remote, hybrid, or in-person work options.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance with many $0 premium options for employees and their families.
  • More than 20 health plan options from several national and regional providers.
  • Company-paid group life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
  • 15 days of PTO plus 10 sick days per year.
  • 18 company holidays plus your birthday off.
  • $5,000 per year in educational reimbursement.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

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