[Hiring] Vice President, Global Corporate Impact @Mercy For Animals

Role Description

Mercy For Animals is entering a new chapter, sharpening our focus on the opportunities where we can achieve the greatest possible impact for animals. The Global Vice President of Corporate Impact will lead MFA's global corporate impact strategy, driving ambitious campaigns that secure meaningful corporate commitments, hold companies accountable for implementation, and produce measurable improvements in the lives of animals.

This is both a strategic and a hands-on leadership role. We are looking for an exceptional campaign strategist and organizational leader who understands how to influence powerful institutions, build leverage, negotiate effectively, and mobilize pressure when necessary.

You will do invaluable work:

• Global Strategy, Prioritization & Impact:
  • Partner with the CEO to define and execute MFA's global corporate impact strategy, establishing ambitious, measurable goals aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Identify and prioritize the companies, industries, markets, and opportunities where MFA can achieve the greatest improvements for animals.
  • Lead the global corporate impact portfolio, making disciplined decisions about where to invest time and resources.
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable and holistic campaign plans.
  • Establish and monitor meaningful performance indicators.
  • Continuously evaluate campaign effectiveness.
  • Advance corporate welfare reforms as a core priority.
• Corporate Campaigns, Engagement & Accountability:
  • Lead the development, direction, and execution of bold, sophisticated global corporate campaigns.
  • Direct global campaign strategy from target selection to implementation.
  • Develop and deploy effective approaches to influencing corporate decision-makers.
  • Establish clear, ambitious, and credible expectations for corporate commitments.
  • Ensure that MFA actively tracks corporate commitments and their implementation.
  • Identify opportunities to develop innovative campaign tactics.
  • Monitor trends in corporate behavior and share insights with the Intelligence & Impact team.
  • Work closely with investigations, marketing & communications, organizing, policy, and other relevant teams.
  • Build and maintain relationships with corporate executives and other influential stakeholders.
• Global Leadership & Regional Collaboration:
  • Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing global corporate impact team.
  • Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and hold team members accountable.
  • Partner closely with regional Managing Directors to establish shared corporate impact priorities.
  • Foster the exchange of effective tactics and lessons learned across MFA's global operations.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify processes and leverage technology.
• Enterprise Leadership, Partnerships & Resource Stewardship:
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Collaborate with Intelligence & Impact to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
  • Cultivate strategic relationships and coalitions with other animal protection organizations.
  • Represent MFA with corporate leaders and other external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the effective deployment of the global corporate impact budget.
  • Partner with Development and Finance to support compelling grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in corporate campaigning, corporate engagement, animal advocacy, or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to develop and lead sophisticated campaigns that influence major companies.
• Deep understanding of the global food industry and corporate supply chains.
• Exceptional strategic judgment and ability to identify high-impact opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of corporate power, negotiation, and public campaigning.
• Ability to combine collaborative engagement with the conviction to challenge powerful companies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use evidence to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• A highly proactive, resourceful, and decisive leadership style.
• Strong organizational leadership and financial stewardship skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Deep commitment to Mercy For Animals' mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading corporate advocacy or accountability efforts across multiple countries.
• Experience working within the global farmed animal protection movement.
• Experience developing measurable impact frameworks and managing grant-funded programs.
• Experience with strategic portfolio management and impact evaluation.

Benefits

• The compensation range for this role is $130,720 to $150,800 USD.
• No- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3.5% of your annual earnings.

Application Details

We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go outside a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture.

Our Commitment to You

Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization committed to the principles of equity and justice. We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice.