Director of Corporate Engagement

Oncology Nursing Society

Director of Corporate Engagement at ONS overseeing fundraising and corporate initiatives. Lead a team in developing industry partnerships to support oncology nursing excellence.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timePennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,832 - $129,644 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the principal relationship manager responsible for developing and expanding support from pharmaceutical, oncology institutions, biotech, medical device industries and other new markets for the ONS.
Oversees and mentors staff in driving enterprise-wide funding initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand organizational needs, address gaps, and capitalize on strategic opportunities.
Provide innovative approaches and direction for ONS initiatives/projects using clinical, healthcare, sales and project management expertise.
Acts as the main point of contact for industry leads and engaged corporate sponsors.
Represents the Corporate Engagement team on the project team while ensuring that funder needs are met.
Lead the development and delivery of strategic funding initiatives to key strategic partners, such as industry stakeholders, patient advocacy groups, governmental agencies, and other potential supporters.
Facilitates meetings of corporate groups (eg Corporate Council) to communicate ONS priorities and finding points of mutual interest or concern with attendees.
Establishes and maintains regular account contact using virtual meeting platforms, phone, email writing, and in-person visits during conferences.
Evaluates potential new projects and industry partnerships for appropriateness with the ONS mission and works cross-functionally to present ideas for potential funding opportunities.
Provides suggestions and input for project development based on industry/customer insights and leads customer project planning cycle to ensure assigned customer’s needs and expectations are met.
Identifies and develops Business Development opportunities through regular networking with industry and healthcare organizations.
Communicates opportunities for exploration while following defined internal processes.
Identifies, evaluates, and recommends new sources of sponsorship and grant-funded corporate sponsorship and project-specific revenue.
Collaborates with cross-functional ONS teams to provide content contribution to build proposals.
Attends professional society and industry meetings solely or with other staff or volunteer representatives.
Monitors annual budgets and corresponding sponsored and grant-funded projects to ensure that revenue goals are met.
Collaborates with the Oncology Nursing Foundation on fundraising targets and strategies.
Creates and maintains an effective record-keeping system for external customers.
Provides reports on effectiveness and estimated revenue value of professional relationships.
Ensures external funder compliance and recognition standards are met.
Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in nursing, healthcare, or related field
5-7 years of sales or account management experience
Pharmaceutical, medical device, or oncology healthcare experience is preferred
Nursing experience or education is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Allowance
Flexible Schedules
Generous Time Off Plans
Health, Dental, and Benefits
Computer Purchase Loan Program
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) after six months
Travel Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementsalesaccount managementfundraisingbudget monitoringproposal developmentgrant writingbusiness developmentcustomer project planningrecord-keeping

Soft Skills

relationship managementmentoringcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingnetworkingleadershiporganizational skillscultural competency

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursingBachelor’s degree in healthcareBachelor’s degree in related field