Serve as a key partner in accomplishing pivotal initiatives within the Strategy & Growth division at MSK
Assist in the evaluation, advancement, and oversight of enterprise-level initiatives aligned with MSK’s strategy
Act as both an implementation resource and partner across project workstreams
Coordinate and manage projects, deliverables, and operational activities across cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain project plans, trackers, reporting structures, timelines, and documentation to ensure flawless execution and accountability
Support commercialization-focused initiatives by assessing market landscapes, competitive positioning, and collaborator needs
Partner with internal and external collaborators, including leadership, subject matter experts, innovators, licensing teams, and operational partners
Assist in the development and implementation of workshops, educational programming, collaborator meetings, and critical initiatives
Support the development of operational infrastructure, including knowledge management systems, Airtable databases/CRMs, file architecture, and process documentation
Perform research and integrate complex information into practical insights and strategic suggestions
Support ecosystem mapping, collaborator engagement efforts, and strategic partnership coordination across internal and external networks

2–4 years of proven experience in project management, operations, strategy, consulting, life science and health care innovation, venture capital, commercialization, biotech/pharma, startups, and/or related roles
Experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced and highly collaborative environments preferred
Strong understanding of healthcare innovation, commercialization strategy, market dynamics, or translational science preferred
Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks in ambiguous, evolving environments
Strong project management and operational execution skills with outstanding attention to detail
Strategic outlook with the ability to understand broader business and organizational goals while effectively executing tactical priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to distill complex information into practical insights
Ability to proactively identify gaps, anticipate needs, track milestones, and drive projects forward independently
Strong collaborator management and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and leadership levels
Comfort engaging with external collaborators, including industry experts, investors, consultants, or commercialization partners
Strong experience utilizing and customizing project management databases and platforms.

Strategic Initiatives Manager – Venture, Innovation and Growth

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