Strategic Initiatives Manager, Oncology

MSK

Strategic Initiatives Manager at MSK managing oncology data ventures and partnerships with pharma. Overseeing real-world clinical data products, ensuring scientific and business alignment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $182,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical oncology and cancer biology, with a strong focus on real-world data and business development in life sciences. Proven ability to build partnerships and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive product alignment and growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cancer Biology KnowledgeClinical Oncology ExpertiseSQL ProficiencyData Licensing ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Cancer GenomicsReal-World Data AnalysisComputational ProficiencyBusiness DevelopmentData Evaluation

Soft Skills

Partnership BuildingNegotiation SkillsAdvisory CapabilitiesStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SQLPython

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesOncology DatabasePatient CareResearch Settings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on the MSK real world clinical and molecular oncology database
Shape the future of the oncology database by identifying and evaluating opportunities to license and expand its use
Build and grow partnerships with pharma companies through outreach and ongoing negotiation
Partner directly with scientific, clinical, and business stakeholders to represent the product
Oversee real-world data generated through patient care and day-to-day research
Drive the ongoing 'merge between the science and the business'
Act as a trusted advisor to partners navigating the scientific nuances of the data
Support cross-functional coordination between teams to keep the product aligned and moving forward

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background spanning both science and business
Knowledge of cancer biology, clinical cancer genomics, and clinical oncology
Computational proficiency, including SQL or Python
Experience or strong interest in data licensing, partnerships, or business development within life sciences
Ability to work cross-functionally with scientists, clinicians, and business teams
Strong grounding in real-world data (RWD) generated through patient care and research settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses