Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations - UVA Health

Senior Director Of Corporate And Foundation Relations - Uva Health

The University of Virginia seeks a dynamic and strategic Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to support UVA Health, a new leadership position within the expanding Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for CFR in partnership with the Associate Vice President for UVA Health Development, this role will lead cross-functional corporate and foundation engagement efforts focused on diversifying the biomedical research enterprise funding, strategy, and execution, and workforce initiatives across the UVA Health ecosystem. Position Summary The Senior Director will serve as a senior liaison between UVA Health and both corporate and foundation partners, to advance the University's mission by building strategic partnerships that result in philanthropic support, business development opportunities, sponsored research, and talent development pipelines. This position offers the opportunity to shape a new CFR strategy in one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as a senior strategic liaison between UVA Health and both corporate and foundation partners.
• Lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects in support of UVA Health's institutional and school-level priorities.
• Develop and manage a robust portfolio of corporations, foundations, and healthcare industry partners.
• Translate faculty research, clinical innovation, and institutional assets into compelling opportunities for external partnership and investment.
• Coordinate across schools, centers, and units within UVA Health to align outreach, avoid duplication, and maximize strategic opportunities.
• Design and implement strategies for securing corporate and foundation support for clinical trials, translational research, facilities, equipment, and workforce development.
• Partner with advancement colleagues, tech transfer, research administration, and innovation teams to advance complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations.
• Develop and execute stewardship strategies to maintain and grow corporate partnerships.
• Communicate complex clinical, academic, and research initiatives into accessible value propositions tailored to corporate audiences.
• Represent UVA Health and the University in corporate engagement meetings, conferences, and industry forums.
• Provide education to advancement colleagues and key stakeholders to understand and identify opportunities for corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Provide strategic consultation to the Assistant Vice President for CFR regarding the growth of these efforts and expansion of the team.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in corporate and foundation relations within a complex healthcare environment, strong leadership and mentorship skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.

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About UVA and UVA Health :

The University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is a top-ranked public institution known for its dedication to research, education, and public service. UVA Health includes a nationally recognized academic health system committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. This role represents an exciting opportunity to shape UVA Health's corporate partnership strategy and accelerate its mission to improve health and well-being.

Physical Demands :

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. The successful candidate must be able to travel frequently and be available for occasional evening and weekend work.

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How to Apply :

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0075103. Complete an application with the following documents :

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Reference Check Process :

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.