Company Overview
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
MSK requires all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This is based on the COVID-19 vaccines' high level of protection and our shared responsibility in protecting our patients.
Beginning on February 21, 2022, MSK will require all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination series + booster (once eligible). Individuals currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster must get their booster, or have an approved exemption as a condition of employment at MSK. Individuals can get their COVID-19 booster 5 months after receiving their second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who are not yet eligible for a booster must meet this criteria within 30 days of becoming eligible.
Job Description
We Are:

• The Office of Technology Development's (OTD) mission is to ensure that Memorial Sloan Kettering's (MSK) inventions have the greatest chance of being developed and commercialized - so that these inventions both benefit patients and return the most value to MSK.
• The Senior Lead, Small Molecules Drug Development plays a crucial role in fulfilling this mission.

You Will:

• Working with the Licensing Manager, the Senior Lead will lead generation and execution of drug development plans and strategies and will be a resource for advising on leading drug development technologies and service providers.
• The Senior Lead will further serve as point-person in relationships with internal and external collaborators (including consultants, CROs, and core facilities) that are collaborating with MSK on drug development projects.
• The Senior Lead will act as liaison between investigators and different groups at MSK to manage such drug development projects and ensure their timely and efficient progression to clinic.

You Need:

• Master's degree in Life Sciences (PhD a strong plus)
• At least 4 years experience (2 years with PhD) in therapeutic drug development and project management, preferably in an industry or health care environment
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Strength in collaboration: able to work effectively with both industrial and academic colleagues.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities & projects to successful completion

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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