The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program, established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation in 2020, seeks to increase diversity in clinical trials and transform the clinical research landscape. This initiative comprises the Robert A. Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA) and the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP). The Winn CDA is a two-year program aimed at training and developing early-stage investigator physicians from underrepresented backgrounds or those committed to increasing diversity in clinical research.

The overarching goal of the Winn Awards Program is to build a diverse and inclusive clinical trial workforce that can partner effectively with communities to develop treatments applicable to all populations. By fostering early-stage physicians and medical students in this way, the program aims to address and mitigate health disparities, ensuring that clinical research benefits a broad spectrum of individuals.

The Opportunity

The Director of Development for the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program will play a pivotal role in driving the sustainability and growth of this transformative initiative.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will build a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure the program’s long-term viability. This includes managing existing relationships with primary institutional funding partners and cultivating a robust and diverse base of support. The Director will be the lead fundraiser, collaborating with internal partners to identify compelling opportunities for support and engaging with donors through personalized stewardship and cultivation plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit, with substantial experience in corporate and foundation relations and pipeline development. Experience in academic medicine or healthcare fundraising is preferred, as well as a commitment to the program’s mission of increasing diversity in clinical research.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for health equity to make a transformative impact on the field.