Senior Development Manager Health SciencesMedical Research
Senior Development Manager Health SciencesMedical Research
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Job Description
This role is pivotal in growing philanthropic funds secured for our Brighter Futures Campaign for the Health Group and Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics (IBG). The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics and the Heath Group are home to projects supported already by many of Griffiths most generous donors. This includes the quest for vaccines for a range of infectious diseases progress towards human clinical trials to repair spinal cord injury and extensive work on understanding chronic fatigue. The impact on projects supported by this work will be significant and will have make a tangible difference to individuals and society.
The Senior Development Manager (Health Sciences/Biomedical Research) will be expected to manage a portfolio of very significant donors (all six and seven figure gifts) and will be measured by annual KPIs. As an ambitious and relationship focussed Senior Development Manager you will support and provide the senior members of the Health Group Executive and IBG Director with strategic advice and leadership on the design and implementation of fundraising strategies that support key priorities aligned with the Universitys Strategic Plan.
The role is part of the fundraising leadership team alongside the Associate Director Advancement and Director of Development. This leadership team focuses on principal gifts $1m) and the development of fundraising strategy and the fundraising teams.
Within the fundraising team leading and overseeing Advancements specialist health sciences and biomedical research fundraisers (two people) you will play to Griffith strengths and ensure that synergies across the groups and greater donorcentricity in aligning to donor needs is realised. Building and maintaining key relationships with a wide range of VIP prospects and donors locally regionally and internationally will be integral to your success in this role.
You and your team will work alongside the University fundraising team and will work in an integrated way to maximise funds raised for the University regardless of area of intended support.
About you
The successful candidate will preferably hold relevant tertiary qualifications and/or will have extensive experience in fundraising in the health and medical fields within the tertiary education sector.
You will also have:
- Proven experience in fundraising business development or grant management within the health sciences medical research or nonprofit sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in securing major gifts grants and philanthropic funding from government agencies corporations and foundations.
- Strong knowledge of fundraising strategies including capital campaigns endowments donor relations and planned giving.
- Expertise in grant writing proposal development and budgeting.
- Strong leadership and ability to mentor junior development staff; experience of working to KPIs.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans for fundraising and donor engagement.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with senior executives researchers (B2B) donors and government agencies (B2C).
- Familiarity with medical research funding cycles clinical trials and healthcare innovation.
- Passion for health sciences medical research and philanthropy.
- Strong problemsolving skills and adaptability in a fastpaced environment.
What we can offer
This is a continuing fulltime position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multisite University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The fulltime base salary for a HEW Level 9 is in the range $129419 $134047 per annum plus 17 employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $151421 $156835 per annum.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a valuesled organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role please contact Ms Nathalie Trott Director Development at
For application support please contact People Services onand quote REF7218G.
Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
