Executive Director, Cancer Research Investment Leader

The Cancer Research Endowment Fund; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Research Endowment Fund (CARE) seeks an Executive Director/Senior Program Officer to lead the creation and launch of CARE Fund in Washington State. This role partners with a state-appointed board, research institutions, patient advocacy groups, health care providers, and businesses to shape strategy, investment development, advocacy, and grant management.

The successful candidate will be a confident leader, bridging cancer research with potential funders, and will drive private-public

Qualifications

• Degree in sciences required; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight+ years of leadership or program management experience.
• Experience with grants, fundraising, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and day-to-day operations of CARE Fund.
• Develop and manage investments, grants, and partnerships.
• Advocate for the fund with researchers, funders, and policymakers.
• Build and supervise the team; ensure diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Grant development

Public-private partnerships

Education

Science degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Cancer Research Endowment Fund (CARE) seeks an Executive Director/Senior Program Officer to lead the creation and launch of CARE Fund in Washington State. This role partners with a state-appointed board, research institutions, patient advocacy groups, health care providers, and businesses to shape strategy, investment development, advocacy, and grant management.

The successful candidate will be a confident leader, bridging cancer research with potential funders, and will drive private-public