To apply, please email your resume to jobs@cancerresearch.org

About Us:

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), established in 1953 and headquartered in New York City, is the preeminent U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to saving more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers.

Guided by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Council that includes four Nobel laureates and 35 members of the National Academy of Sciences, CRI has invested over $517 million in support of research conducted by immunologists and tumor immunologists at the world's leading medical centers and universities and has contributed to many of the key scientific advances that demonstrate the potential for immunotherapy to change the face of cancer treatment. The Cancer Research Institute's research funding supports the entire continuum of basic discovery through early-stage clinical development of novel cancer immunotherapies.

Role: Director of Marketing

The Director of Marketing is a data-driven, results-oriented leader who is responsible for increasing awareness and engagement among donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries, as well as overseeing the strategy, implementation and management of CRI marketing, public relations and communication programs.

Responsibilities:

Providing leadership, strategic vision and direction to a small team of marketing and communication professionals while also being a key hands-on contributor
Overseeing the planning, development and implementation of all marketing and communications, including social media, print and digital content, website, email marketing, public relations, newsletters, collateral and advertising
Increasing awareness by highlighting CRI’s mission and impact
Bringing attention to important issues through extensive research and targeted campaigns
Developing and overseeing all media relations
Building strong partnerships using various platforms and strategies to ensure engagement with supporters, volunteers, and beneficiaries
Driving donations and funding by creating persuasive messages that appeal to potential donors and stakeholders
Building and maintaining a consistent brand identity
Measuring, tracking and analyzing marketing results to inform effective decision-making
Tracking the success of campaigns and strategies by evaluating data and listening to feedback and adjusting strategies to optimize every fundraising effort
Oversee the Marketing Department budget
Maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external partners

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree/MBA preferred.
8+ years of experience managing marketing and communications to advance organizational goals, with nonprofit experience preferred.
Proven expertise in designing and executing marketing and communications strategies, including email, print, digital/social media, website management, and public relations.
Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills, with strong listening and collaboration abilities to work effectively across diverse stakeholders.
Proficient in using analytics and performance metrics to evaluate campaigns, optimize strategies, and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders.
Strong budgeting and cost-management skills, with experience working with media outlets.
Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work independently and responsibly while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

100% covered Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Long term & Short term disability
Pension Plan
Paid Time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits tailored to factors such as location, role complexity, and experience.

For roles in Burlingame, CA or New York City, the estimated base salary range is $140-160K per year.

To apply, please email your resume to jobs@cancerresearch.org

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Director of Marketing