Strategic Initiatives Manager, Oncology Data Ventures

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:StrategicInitiatives Manager, Oncology Data Ventures

This is a rare chance to shape howcutting-edgecancer science reachesthe organizationsadvancing research and drug development. Join a team whereyou'llserve as the critical link between deep scientificexpertiseand commercial strategy — evaluating, packaging, and championing oncology data products for pharma and industry partners. Ifyou'reenergized by working at the true merge point of science and business, this rolewasmade for you.

Role Overview

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on theMSK real worldclinicalandmolecularoncologydatabase, 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 byidentifyingand 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 businessobjectives.

• Partner directly with scientific, clinical, and business stakeholders torepresentthe 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-termcredibilityand repeat engagement.

• Identifygaps 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 outreachstrategy.

Key Qualifications

• Background spanning both science and business, with credibilityoperatingin each domain.

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

• Computationalproficiency, including SQLor Python,to navigateand 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)generatedthrough patient care and research settings, and howit'sused 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 communicationand 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 weekat: 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY

• Reporting to:Lead, Digital Ventures

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