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Convergent Research · 4 hours ago

Head of Development

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Convergent Research is a non-profit research institute focused on advancing protein analysis technology. The Head of Development will lead fundraising efforts to diversify the organization’s funding base and manage relationships with donors and institutional partners to ensure long-term growth and impact.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceNon Profit

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership to design and execute engagement strategies for new development opportunities through 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, balancing short-term opportunities with long-term relationship-building

Develop prospect strategies and briefing materials for leadership, ensuring readiness for 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, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and scalability

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Institutional fundraisingBiotech experienceStrategic planningProject managementEffective communicationAdvanced degreeBusiness developmentInterpersonal skills

Required

A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in institutional fundraising, preferably within a biotech or biomedical environment, or academic STEM research

Proven track record of successfully securing principal grants and gifts ($5M-plus) in support of top organizational priorities

Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and drive results in a complex and highly dynamic environment

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

Preferred

Experience in a research, technology, or science-driven nonprofit or startup environment

Familiarity with venture philanthropy, public-private partnerships, or industry collaboration models for scaling biotech or biomedical organizations

Demonstrated success in fundraising at the seven- or eight-figure level

Demonstrated success in business development in nonprofit or startup environments to sustainably scale organization, preferably within biotech or biomedical contexts

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance with many $0 premium options for you and your family with several national and regional providers. Most employees have more than 20 plan options to choose from.

Company-paid group life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance

15 days PTO + 10 sick days per year

18 company holidays + your birthday off

$5,000 per year educational reimbursement

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave