About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Strategic Initiatives Manager-Venture, Innovation and Growth
The Strategic Initiatives Manager-Venture, Innovation and Growth serves as a partner in project execution within MSK’s Strategy & Growth division and will operate across a dynamic portfolio of innovation, commercialization, operational and venture development activities. This role supports the assessment, build, coordination, development, and management of strategic initiatives that advance MSK’s enterprise strategy. The position acts as both an implementation resource and analyst, synthesizing complex information, developing insights, and communicating recommendations to stakeholders to drive execution of high-impact initiatives.
Role Overview:
Serve as a key partner in accomplishing pivotal initiatives within the Strategy & Growth division at MSK
Assist in the evaluation, advancement, and oversight of enterprise-level initiatives aligned with MSK’s strategy
Act as both an implementation resource and partner across project workstreams
Coordinate and manage projects, deliverables, and operational activities across cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain project plans, trackers, reporting structures, timelines, and documentation to ensure flawless execution and accountability
Support commercialization-focused initiatives by assessing market landscapes, competitive positioning, and collaborator needs
Partner with internal and external collaborators, including leadership, subject matter experts, innovators, licensing teams, and operational partners
Assist in the development and implementation of workshops, educational programming, collaborator meetings, and critical initiatives
Support the development of operational infrastructure, including knowledge management systems, Airtable databases/CRMs, file architecture, and process documentation
Perform research and integrate complex information into practical insights and strategic suggestions
Support ecosystem mapping, collaborator engagement efforts, and strategic partnership coordination across internal and external networks
Key Qualifications:
2–4 years of proven experience in project management, operations, strategy, consulting, life science and health care innovation, venture capital, commercialization, biotech/pharma, startups, and/or related roles
Experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced and highly collaborative environments preferred
Strong understanding of healthcare innovation, commercialization strategy, market dynamics, or translational science preferred
Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks in ambiguous, evolving environments
Core Skills:
Strong project management and operational execution skills with outstanding attention to detail
Strategic outlook with the ability to understand broader business and organizational goals while effectively executing tactical priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to distill complex information into practical insights
Ability to proactively identify gaps, anticipate needs, track milestones, and drive projects forward independently
Strong collaborator management and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and leadership levels
Comfort engaging with external collaborators, including industry experts, investors, consultants, or commercialization partners
Strong experience utilizing and customizing project management databases and platforms.
Additional Information:
Location: 633 Third Avenue – Flexibility to travel to other NYC MSK sites as needed
Reporting To: The Director, Entrepreneurship Initiative/MSK Applied Innovation Studios
Hybrid schedule
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Compensation Philosophy
Benefits
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in project management, operations, strategy, consulting, life science/healthcare innovation, venture capital, commercialization, biotech/pharma, or startups
- Experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Strong project management and operational execution skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks in ambiguous, evolving environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to distill complex information into practical insights
- Ability to proactively identify gaps, anticipate needs, track milestones, and drive projects forward independently
- Strong collaborator management and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and leadership levels
- Comfort engaging with external collaborators including industry experts, investors, consultants, or commercialization partners
- Strong experience utilizing and customizing project management databases and platforms (e.g., Airtable) and CRMs
- Strong understanding of healthcare innovation, commercialization strategy, market dynamics, or translational science
What We Do
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. One of the world’s most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.
Why Work With Us
Our technical teams are embracing agile methodologies and user-centered design to build products that will improve the patient journey. We look forward to enhancing our use of data, analytics, and technology to improve how we work and collaborate.
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