Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – openRxiv (Remote, United States)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – openRxiv (Remote, United States)

• Lead openRxiv’s growth, sustainability, and operational success, ensuring financial health and long-term impact.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan, aligning business, fundraising, and operational priorities with openRxiv’s mission.
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative organizational culture.
• Collaborate with the CSSO, CPO and COO to ensure that financial, operational, and business strategies support the organization’s scientific and technical goals.

• Oversee openRxiv’s financial sustainability, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term viability.
• Manage the budget, financial planning, and resource allocation, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-impact programs.
• Build and oversee operational infrastructure, including HR, administrative processes, and organizational development.
• Establish and refine hiring practices and talent management strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance, financial regulations, and best practices in organizational operations.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, securing grants, donations, and foundation support.
• Identify and establish sustainable revenue streams, such as membership programs, institutional partnerships, and sponsorships.
• Cultivate relationships with funders, philanthropic organizations, and mission-aligned stakeholders to ensure long-term financial stability.
• Work closely with the Board to align fundraising efforts with strategic priorities.

• Serve as one of openRxiv’s ambassador, engaging with funders, policymakers, academic institutions, and technology partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Foster strategic partnerships that enhance openRxiv’s visibility, impact, and funding opportunities.
• Represent openRxiv in public forums, conferences, and media engagements, advocating for preprints and access and innovation in sharing and disseminating research.
• Support advocacy efforts for funding and policy initiatives that promote open science.
• Ensure consistent and transparent communications with the scientific community and other stakeholders.

• Work in partnership with the CSSO to ensure the organization’s business and operational strategies align with its scientific scope, content policies, and publishing strategy.
• Support the CSSO in building partnerships and securing funding sources that align with openRxiv’s scientific and scholarly goals.
• Partner with the CPO on technology strategy and infrastructure, ensuring operational feasibility and business alignment.

• Partner with the Board to establish governance structures and long-term strategic priorities.
• Provide transparent, data-driven updates on organizational performance, finances, and fundraising efforts.
• Ensure openRxiv adheres to best practices in nonprofit governance and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, finance, life sciences, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPA, PhD, or equivalent) in nonprofit management, business, public policy, life sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in executive leadership, financial management, and fundraising may be considered in place of an advanced degree for exceptional candidates.

• Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience in a nonprofit, startup, or mission-driven organization. Strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams, including senior leadership.
• Expertise in nonprofit governance, operations, and fiscal management.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and shaping an organization’s mission, vision, and values.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including securing grants, foundation funding, and donor engagement.
• Experience developing sustainable revenue models, including business partnerships and membership programs.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities and secure long-term financial support.

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, resource allocation, and financial oversight.
• Experience scaling organizations and optimizing operational efficiencies.
• Familiarity with nonprofit finance, compliance, and reporting requirements.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience as a public-facing leader.
• Proven ability to engage and inspire funders, stakeholders, and the broader scientific community.
• Experience representing organizations in public forums, conferences, and media engagements.

• Background in life sciences, technology, publishing, or nonprofit management preferred.
• Understanding of scholarly communication, or research infrastructure is a plus.
• Established relationships with stakeholders in funding, academia, and nonprofit sectors.

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