Vice President, Global Corporate Impact

Mercy For Animals

. Partner with the CEO to define and execute MFA's global corporate impact strategy .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Canada, Mexico, BrazilLead💰 $130,720 - $150,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading corporate impact strategies, developing and executing sophisticated campaigns, and influencing corporate decision-makers to achieve measurable animal welfare outcomes. Possesses strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the global food industry and corporate supply chains.

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Corporate Campaigning LeadershipStrategic JudgmentImpact MeasurementNegotiation SkillsTeam Development

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Hard Skills

Campaign DevelopmentResource AllocationPerformance Data AnalysisImpact EvaluationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingProactive LeadershipDecisive Leadership

Industry Keywords

Animal AdvocacyCorporate EngagementAnimal WelfareFood IndustryCorporate Supply Chains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CEO to define and execute MFA's global corporate impact strategy
Identify and prioritize companies, industries, markets, and opportunities with the greatest potential animal impact
Lead the global corporate impact portfolio and allocate resources across initiatives
Translate strategic priorities into campaign plans with objectives, owners, milestones, budgets, and success measures
Establish and monitor performance indicators focused on policy implementation, company-practice changes, and measurable animal impact
Evaluate campaign effectiveness and improve impact and cost-effectiveness
Advance corporate welfare reforms and assess plant-forward and animal-protein-reduction initiatives
Lead global corporate campaigns from target selection and engagement through negotiation, public pressure, escalation, commitment, and implementation
Influence corporate decision-makers through engagement, negotiation, advocacy, and coordinated public pressure
Track corporate commitments, identify implementation barriers, and take action when companies fail to meet obligations
Develop innovative campaign tactics and strengthen leverage across companies, industries, and markets
Monitor corporate behavior, animal agriculture, and food-market trends
Collaborate with investigations, marketing and communications, organizing, policy, Intelligence & Impact, and regional teams
Build relationships with corporate executives and influential stakeholders
Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing global corporate impact team
Partner with regional Managing Directors to coordinate campaigns and align priorities
Improve processes, coordination, technology, AI use, and organizational effectiveness
Serve as strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on organizational strategy, resource allocation, and major decisions
Cultivate coalitions with animal protection organizations and movement partners
Represent MFA with corporate leaders, partners, funders, media, and external stakeholders
Oversee the global corporate impact budget
Partner with Development and Finance on grant proposals, restricted funding stewardship, reporting, and funded outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant leadership experience in corporate campaigning, corporate engagement, animal advocacy, or a closely related field
Demonstrated record of achieving meaningful institutional or corporate change
Proven ability to develop and lead sophisticated campaigns influencing major companies, securing commitments, and driving implementation and accountability
Deep understanding of the global food industry, corporate supply chains, and animal welfare challenges associated with industrial animal agriculture
Exceptional strategic judgment and ability to make tradeoffs, allocate resources, and achieve measurable results
Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams across geographies and cultures
Strong understanding of corporate power, incentives, negotiation, reputational pressure, public campaigning, and institutional change
Strong analytical skills and ability to use evidence, performance data, and impact measurement
Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
Proactive, resourceful, and decisive leadership style
Organizational leadership and financial stewardship skills, including management of complex initiatives, teams, and budgets
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
Deep commitment to Mercy For Animals' mission and values
Preferred: Experience leading corporate advocacy or accountability efforts across multiple countries or regions
Preferred: Experience in the global farmed animal protection movement and international advocacy coalitions
Preferred: Experience developing or implementing measurable impact frameworks and managing grant-funded programs
Preferred: Experience with strategic portfolio management, impact evaluation, or data analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

No- or low-cost health insurance
No- or low-cost vision insurance
No- or low-cost dental insurance
Generous paid time off
Sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3.5% of annual earnings
Collaborative and innovative work environment