Chair, Department of Cancer Data Science
About The Position
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 pursueâ¯our missionâ¯at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Chair, Department of Cancer Data Science Role Overview Provide inspiring and visionary leadership as Chair of the Department of Cancer Data Science which consists of forty-five faculty members with expertise in biostatistics, computational oncology, epidemiology, and related fields in population sciences, reporting jointly to the Chief Physician Executive and the Hospital President. Develop and execute a cohesive strategy that advances innovative quantitative methods and their translation across basic, translational, clinical, and population science. Champion the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in all aspects of our mission discovery, education, and care delivery; serve as a key partner with senior leadership on institutional AI strategy and data governance. Strengthen and expand existing programs while building out new services, including informatics-through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and faculty development. Foster crossâdepartmental and enterpriseâwide partnerships; leverage MSK's unparalleled clinical, genomic, imaging, and pathology data assets to accelerate discovery and translational work that improves patient outcomes.
Requirements
- PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline.
- National/international recognition and accomplished leadership in data science fields relevant to cancer
- 5-7+ years of leadership experience in an academic medical center or cancer center; prior service as Chair/Section/Division Chief strongly preferred. Individuals with leadership experience in government or industry settings may also be considered.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty; build highâperforming, inclusive teams; and grow multiâinvestigator research programs.
- Track record of methodologic innovation and impactful scholarship; success securing federal, foundation, and/or industry funding.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills; highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Provide inspiring and visionary leadership as Chair of the Department of Cancer Data Science.
- Develop and execute a cohesive strategy that advances innovative quantitative methods and their translation across basic, translational, clinical, and population science.
- Champion the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in all aspects of our mission discovery, education, and care delivery; serve as a key partner with senior leadership on institutional AI strategy and data governance.
- Strengthen and expand existing programs while building out new services, including informatics-through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and faculty development.
- Foster crossâdepartmental and enterpriseâwide partnerships; leverage MSK's unparalleled clinical, genomic, imaging, and pathology data assets to accelerate discovery and translational work that improves patient outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
