Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Strategic Initiatives Manager, Oncology Data Ventures

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • $114K — $182K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Cross-domain expertise in both science and business.
  • Strong knowledge of cancer biology and clinical oncology.
  • Proficient in data manipulation using SQL or Python.
  • Experience in data licensing and partnerships within life sciences.
  • Comfortable with direct engagement with pharma partners and handling technical inquiries.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across scientific and business teams.
  • Familiar with real-world data generated through patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Educate external companies as the subject matter expert on MSK's oncology database.
  • Identify licensing opportunities to expand database use in the pharma sector.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical companies.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data needs.
  • Tailor real-world data offerings to specific partner requirements.
  • Ensure product decisions align with both scientific integrity and business goals.
  • Track engagement metrics to refine future outreach strategies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with required in-office attendance once or twice a week.
  • Stable schedule of Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
  • Supportive reporting structure under the Lead of Digital Ventures.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on the MSK real world clinical and molecular oncology database, educating external companies about the project and answering detailed scientific and technical questions from prospective and existing partners.


  • Shape the future of the oncology database by identifying and evaluating opportunities to license and expand its use across the pharmaceutical industry.


  • Build and grow partnerships with pharma companies through outreach and ongoing negotiation, balancing scientific integrity with business objectives.


  • Partner directly with scientific, clinical, and business stakeholders to represent the product - understanding what partners want to know, including data type, scope, and composition.


  • Oversee real-world data generated through patient care and day-to-day research, bundling and tailoring it into offerings suited to different pharma partners.


  • Drive the ongoing "merge between the science and the business," ensuring product decisions stay scientifically grounded while meeting commercial goals.


  • Translate complex scientific and clinical concepts into clear, compelling material for non-scientific and commercial audiences.


  • Act as a trusted advisor to partners navigating the scientific nuances of the data, building long-term credibility and repeat engagement.


  • Identify gaps or opportunities in the current data offering by staying close to both the science and evolving partner needs.


  • Support cross-functional coordination between scientific, clinical, technical, and business teams to keep the product aligned and moving forward.


  • Track partner engagement and product usage to inform future data packaging and outreach strategy.


Key Qualifications

  • Background spanning both science and business, with credibility operating in each domain.


  • Knowledge of cancer biology, clinical cancer genomics, and clinical oncology.


  • Computational proficiency, including SQL or Python, to navigate and describe complex datasets.


  • Experience or strong interest in data licensing, partnerships, or business development within life sciences.


  • Comfort engaging directly with pharma or industry partners, including fielding detailed technical questions in real time.


  • Ability to work cross-functionally with scientists, clinicians, and business teams to align product direction.


  • Strong grounding in real-world data (RWD) generated through patient care and research settings, and how it's used downstream.


  • Experience translating scientific or clinical findings into business-relevant insights or product decisions.


Core Skills

  • Deep scientific fluency - science is the foundation, and being able to translate it into business value is the differentiator.


  • Business acumen for partner outreach, negotiation, and relationship management.


  • Computational/data skills (SQL) for engaging with complex datasets.


  • Strong communication and presentation skills for educating partners and answering detailed inquiries.


  • Ability to balance and integrate scientific rigor with commercial priorities.


Additional Information:

  • Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday


  • Location: Hybrid, 1-2x a week at: 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY


  • Reporting to: Lead, Digital Ventures


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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

Pay Range: $114,000.00 - $182,400.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
Learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1884
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