Chief Innovation and Advancement Officer

Monell Chemical Senses Center

Chief Innovation & Advancement Officer leading an integrated advancement strategy for Monell Chemical Senses Center. Overseeing philanthropy, marketing, and corporate partnerships to enhance visibility and sustainability.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, fundraising, and relationship management to drive organizational growth and philanthropic success. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and translate scientific concepts into impactful narratives.

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Strategic PlanningFundraising LeadershipRelationship BuildingCross-Functional Team LeadershipPhilanthropy Management

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Hard Skills

FundraisingStrategic CounselRevenue GenerationMarketing & CommunicationsIP ProtectionCommercializationResearch TranslationBusiness DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentImpact Reporting

Soft Skills

High IntegritySound JudgmentProfessionalismMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyScientific MissionCorporate GivingInterdisciplinary CollaborationDonor StewardshipInnovation StrategyNonprofit ManagementHealthcare SectorThought LeadershipAdvancement Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to institutional strategy, long-range planning, and organizational growth as a member of the executive leadership team.
Advance Monell’s scientific mission through a unified innovation and advancement strategy, providing strategic counsel on funding, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
Provide executive leadership for Monell’s philanthropic program, including individual, major, planned, foundation, and corporate giving.
Lead fundraising efforts generating approximately $3–5 million annually, with an emphasis on diversified and sustainable revenue.
Cultivate and steward relationships with impact donors and partners in collaboration with board and advisory leaders, ensuring strong stewardship, impact reporting, and alignment with scientific outcomes.
Oversee marketing and communications to ensure Monell’s brand, messaging, and storytelling reflect scientific excellence and institutional impact.
Elevate Monell’s visibility and thought leadership across local, national, and global audiences, and align external communications with advancement and engagement priorities.
Lead the Monell Insiders program and related efforts in corporate partnerships and business development.
Refine and grow the center’s corporate membership program—targeting 50% growth within the first two years with a focus on new sectors such as healthcare, and the elevation of at least three long-term members to leader level in the same period.
Advance innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration by building partnerships with academia, industry, government, foundations, and nonprofits.
Support the translation of scientific discoveries into applied solutions, collaborations, and funding opportunities.
Work collaboratively with scientific leadership and legal counsel to support responsible IP protection, commercialization, licensing, and research translation.
Lead and mentor high-performing teams across Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, IP & Innovation, and Monell Insiders, as well as external consultants, aligning the group’s mission and goals with the center’s goals and revenue strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Experience in science or a science-adjacent field, with the ability to engage credibly with researchers.
Senior leadership experience in relevant advancement areas such as philanthropy, innovation and business development, and/or marketing.
Demonstrated success leading advancement efforts generating approximately $3–5 million annually.
Strong strategic planning, execution, and relationship-building skills.
The ability to translate complex scientific work into compelling narratives.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
High integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Evening and occasional weekend commitments are expected for donor, board, and partner activities.
Travel is required for fundraising, partnership development, and external representation.