Strategic Initiatives Manager, Oncology Data Ventures
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAbout the role
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, Oncology Data Ventures
This is a rare chance to shape how cutting-edge cancer science reaches the organizations advancing research and drug development. Join a team where you'll serve as the critical link between deep scientific expertise and commercial strategy — evaluating, packaging, and championing oncology data products for pharma and industry partners. If you're energized by working at the true merge point of science and business, this role was made for you.
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.
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