Senior Director, Strategic Events & Marketing
Scripps Research
About the role
The Senior Director, Strategic Events & Marketing is responsible for raising the profile of Scripps Research among priority audiences—including philanthropists, the biopharma community, and the public—through in-person engagement and strategic partnerships. Working with the Office of Development and institute leadership, this role oversees a cohesive, mission-aligned events strategy to advance institutional priorities like fundraising and business development. The position leads an events team in conceptualizing and executing high-impact events and serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Office.
Responsibilities
Manage an institute event strategy, including the flagship “Front Row” lecture series.
Lead an events team in planning and executing high-quality, mission-aligned events.
Partner with the Office of Development to align engagement strategy with fundraising priorities.
Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, and production of event-related collateral.
Cultivate the institute’s philanthropy base and increase community engagement.
Provide strategic oversight for the onsite Faculty Club and membership strategy.
Coach and manage direct reports to achieve performance goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
10+ years of events experience, preferably in a nonprofit fundraising environment.
Expertise in marketing (traditional, digital, event, content, and social media).
Strong project and time management skills for complex, high-priority projects.
Proven ability to interface with C-suite and senior leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Zoom platform.
Commitment to confidentiality, sound judgment, and teambuilding.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Salary:
$155,000 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Location:
La Jolla, California (On-site, minimum 4 days per week).
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit an application through the official Scripps Research careers portal:
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Posted
08/18/2026
Website
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SCR1003TSRI/JobBoard/98759e7d-7ede-4c0b-ac7b-2c6293c7b522/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=209eacff-2b74-4ec8-bd8a-06e0cf105bb8&postingId=7d9bf28e-2a7e-428c-a7b1-436ee3c8e3bd
City
San Diego
State
California
Functions
Communications/PR, Digital Marketing, Management, Marketing, Senior Management, Special Events
Industries
Medical and Health Care, Non-profit - NPO, Philanthropy, Public Relations/Communications, Research Institutions
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La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA. This position is on-site.
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