Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a highly collaborative, and proactive Scientific Senior Project Coordinator to support a dynamic, fast-paced scientific environment with multiple active projects and partners. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring seamless coordination, clear communication, and successful execution across initiatives.
More than traditional project coordination, this role blends project management with scientific collaboration: you will partner closely with leadership and project teams, contribute meaningfully to scientific discussion, and keep initiatives aligned, informed, and advanced efficiently.
Role Overview: - Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and collaborators to assist with project requests, billing activities, and necessary materials
- Coordinate and manage every phase of multiple concurrent projects, including timelines, deliverables, budgets, meetings, and documentation to ensure smooth and timely progression
- Organize and facilitate meetings with internal and external collaborators; prepare agendas, capture clear summaries, and track action items through completion
- Serve as a central point of communication across collaborators, aligning teams, resolving issues, and maintaining momentum across initiatives
- Translate complex discussions into concise insights, summaries, and next steps to keep all partners informed and accountable
- Coordinate billing workflows by gathering project details, clarifying needs with PIs, collaborating with internal teams and external partners/vendors, and ensuring accurate documentation and follow-through
- Act as a partner to project leadership by identifying risks, anticipating changes, and recommending solutions to improve workflow, efficiency, and project outcomes
- Support tracking and analysis of project-related data; develop reports, presentations, and summaries as needed
Key Qualifications: - Scientific background (e.g., research experience, or significant exposure to scientific environments)
- Ability to understand scientific terminology and contribute meaningfully to project discussions
- Proven ability to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and operate as a partner
Core Skills: - Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Scientific Literacy & Thought Partnership
- End-to-End Project Coordination & Billing Management
Additional Information: - Schedule: Onsite, 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
- Location: 1250 First Avenue, NYC (Schwartz)
- Reporting to: Director, Biotherapeutics Core Facility
Helpful Links: Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
