• Job Description

  Req#: 74768

  Pay Range

  $116,800.00-$192,800.00

  Company Overview

  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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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  Job Description

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join our Research Financial Management team! We are part of the Research and Technology Management Division of MSK. The group is responsible for post-award research fund administration, review, and approval of fiscal expenditures – serving as the internal financial advisor for investigators and labs. Each Manager position in Research Financial Management and reports to the Director of Research Financial Management.

  The Research Financial Management office is responsible for the stewardship of institutional resources related to the research mission of MSK, mitigating risk and helping optimize research operations by providing reporting, projections and analysis. The office also ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency, governing regulations, policies, and procedures concerning sponsored and non-sponsored research.

  You Are:

  • Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with institutional goals
  • Able to effectively navigate complex policies and processes across the organization.
  • Capable of creating a work environment where people are motivated to do their best.
  • Able to hold yourself and others accountable in order to achieve desired outcomes, goals, and results.
  • Effective at building partnerships and collaborating to meet shared objectives.
  • Being flexible in your approach and demeanor to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances.
  • Solutions focused and believe in fostering a culture of engagement and empowerment for staff.
  • A motivating coach that can help high-performing individuals succeed in a remote environment.
  • Committed to taking the appropriate action to mediate risk when necessary even under pressure

  You Will:

  • Report directly to the Director, Research Financial Management
  • Supervise 5-6 individual contributor positions, primarily consisting of Research Finance Managers.
  • Serve as a member of the ORPA Management team and collaborate with ORPA leadership, as appropriate.
  • Plan and implement programmatic initiatives affecting department operations and the broader research enterprise.
  • Ensure the most professional, organized, efficient, and appropriate workflow and management of MSK research funds.
  • Further an environment that encourages staff development, continuous improvement, and the highest quality service.
  • Act in a leadership role, mentoring and participate in high-level projects
  • Communicate effectively to constituents and peers.
  • Discuss departmental and institutional initiatives and financial strategies with peers and leadership.

  You Need:

  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in research administration (experience with NIH and other Federal grants preferred)
  • 2 years of supervisory experience
  • Apply broad technical and professional knowledge and significant job-related experience. Function as an internal consultant and/or assume managerial responsibility in a specialized functional unit of the organization.
  • Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational abilities.
  • Information management, verbal, and written communication skills.

  This position is a fully remote role with no on-site time, consistent with the overall unit. An individual may request for a hybrid option to allow some travel to campus.

  Are you ready to learn more about our Benefits?

  Pay Range $116,800.00-$192,800.00

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  Closing

  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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• About the company

  Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution in New York City, founded in 1884 as the New York Cancer Hospital.

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