Therapeutics Accelerator PM - Translational Impact

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Program Manager for the Therapeutics Accelerator to lead planning, coordination, and execution of multiple therapeutic development programs in a cross-functional setting.

The role emphasizes developing integrated project plans, maintaining timelines, and aligning translational research objectives with institutional priorities. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience supporting scientific, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of translational research, drug discovery, therapeutic development, or clinical research environments preferred.
• Proven ability to develop project plans, manage timelines, track deliverables, and support organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of therapeutic development programs across the Therapeutics Accelerator portfolio.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Partner with scientific, clinical, and operational leaders to advance translational research programs toward key development objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, working groups, and governance forums to drive decision-making and accountability.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status updates, risks, mitigation strategies, and resource needs to stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams and external collaborators, including academic, industry, and research partners.
• Support strategic planning and portfolio management activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and goals.
• Establish and implement program management best practices, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and accelerate therapeutic development outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Program Manager for the Therapeutics Accelerator to lead planning, coordination, and execution of multiple therapeutic development programs in a cross-functional setting.

The role emphasizes developing integrated project plans, maintaining timelines, and aligning translational research objectives with institutional priorities. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.