The Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF) is a private foundation whose core objective is to address our nation’s most pressing and persistent challenges using evidence-based, multi-disciplinary approaches. LJAF strives to create functional solutions that target the root causes, not just the symptoms, of these problems. The solutions must be both scalable nationally and sustainable without permanent philanthropy.

Position: Director of Venture Development – Health Care

Salary: Competitive salary based on qualifications plus benefits

Office: Washington, D.C. or Houston, Texas

As a part of LJAF’s Venture Development department, we are building a small team focused on improving the U.S. health care system. We are seeking a Director of Venture Development – Health Care who will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and pursuing new, high-leverage philanthropic opportunities to positively transform health care. To date, the Foundation’s Health Care work has largely focused on supporting cost containment efforts, but our strategy remains in development. The Director of Venture Development – Health Care will play a key role in defining and implementing the Foundation’s strategic plan for philanthropic investment within the sector.

Core Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Venture Development team and LJAF Board to refine LJAF’s Health Care strategy and areas of focus
Identify, research, and evaluate new, high-leverage philanthropic opportunities to transform the U.S. health care system
Present and make charitable investment/grant recommendations to LJAF’s Board
Execute and manage charitable investments approved by LJAF’s Board, which will include working with grantees to develop strategic plans, establishing performance metrics, and monitoring the performance of grantees
Manage relationships with new and existing grantees
Collaborate with LJAF staff to explore and develop cross-initiative charitable investment opportunities

Essential Skills, Experience, and Abilities:

Deep understanding and practical experience working in the U.S. health care system
Ability to think transformationally about the health care system and design innovative strategies for positive reforms
Effective leadership skills
Strategic, entrepreneurial approach to developing ideas and designing solutions
Ability to bring disparate constituents together and build consensus
Creativity and rigor in finding answers to complex problems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to understand technical and theoretical concepts
Capacity to effectively prioritize projects, work simultaneously on multiple ventures, and meet deadlines

Desired Personal Qualities:

Passionate about improving the U.S. health care system
Creative and innovative
Team-oriented and collaborative yet also able to work well independently
Confident and humble
Organized and detail-oriented
Flexible and adaptable

Required/Preferred Experience/Education:

Advanced degree(s) in business, health care administration, public policy, or a related field (preferred)

How to apply

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to jobs@arnoldfoundation.org. Please indicate in the subject line of the email that the application is for the position of Director of Venture Development – Health Care position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.