Senior Project Manager, GI Translational Research

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a dynamic clinical research professional to manage the Gastroesophageal cancer (GEC) translational research portfolio led by the Solid Tumor Gastrointestinal (STGI) Oncology service chief. This role involves partnering with leadership to ensure oversight, governance, and management of the research portfolio, supporting the strategic growth of the GEC research program. The Senior Project Manager will provide operational, administrative, regulatory, financial, and project management oversight, as well as project leadership, guidance, and coordination to ensure stakeholder alignment on priorities, responsibilities, timelines, and outcomes. Responsibilities include coordinating activities across internal MSK departments (Pathology, Sloan Kettering Institute laboratories) and external collaborators, partners, and vendors. The role also involves coordinating and facilitating meetings, tracking progress, providing direction, and communicating project updates. The Senior Project Manager will serve as a central point of contact for the research portfolio, facilitating communication among clinical, scientific, administrative, and operational teams, and coordinating GEC Research Center Retreats and other strategic program-building activities. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, proactive, adaptable, an excellent communicator, and flexible with communication methods. This role requires flexibility and responsiveness to research needs, including communication outside of standard business hours via email/phone.

Requirements

At least 4-7 years of Project Management experience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, professional manner.
Outstanding attention to detail and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Critical thinking and problem-solving to ensure unforeseen issues are handled appropriately and resolved in a timely fashion.
Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in clinical research, operations and relationship management is preferred.
A scientific background or demonstrated ability to understand and communicate scientific and translational research concepts is preferred.
Experience in gastroesophageal oncology is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Service Chief and GI oncology research leadership to ensure appropriate oversight, governance, and management of the research portfolio and to support the strategic growth of the GEC research program.
Provide operational, administrative, regulatory, financial, and project management oversight for the GEC translational research portfolio.
Provide project leadership, guidance, and coordination to ensure stakeholders remain aligned on priorities, responsibilities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Coordinate activities across internal MSK departments, including Pathology and Sloan Kettering Institute laboratories, as well as external collaborators, research partners, and vendors.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, track progress, provide direction, guidance and leadership support to stakeholders, and communicate project updates appropriately.
Serve as a central point of contact for the research portfolio and facilitate effective communication among clinical, scientific, administrative, and operational teams.
Coordinate and facilitate the GEC Research Center Retreats and other strategic program-building activities.
Ensure flexibility and responsiveness to research needs, including communication outside of standard business hours via email/phone.