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. One of the world’s most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

Pay Range: $131,800.00-$217,500.00

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:
Associate Lab. Director, Cell Therapy Cell Engineering Facility
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an accomplished, motivated, and innovative individual to join the Cell Therapy Cell Engineering Facility (CTCEF), as Associate Lab Director.

Role Overview
- This position is responsible for supporting and executing strategic planning, financial oversight, operational management, staff development, and leading special projects.
- The role demands a balance of scientific acumen and adeptness in management, ensuring that the facility's services align with cutting-edge research practices and support the institution's mission.
- This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the scientific and operational capabilities of the laboratory as the scope of the facility evolves into other biological therapeutics, such as mRNA cancer vaccine.
- In partnership with the Director of the core facility, the AD will set the short-, medium- and long-term scientific directions of the laboratory by evaluating emerging technologies together with the needs of MSK scientists and physicians.
- This position’s operational responsibilities encompass oversight of advanced methods development, scientific consultation, and liaising with the scientific community to grow a sustainable state-of-the-art operation.
- This position is responsible for the financial and human resource management (e.g., hiring, training, mentoring, and staff career development.
- This position is also responsible for supporting and executing strategic planning, financial oversight, operational management, staff development, and leading special projects.

Key Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in the academic or commercial sector.
- A deep understanding of Cell Therapy, CAR-T technologies and GMP manufacturing.
- Previous exposure to developing budgets in partnership with external sponsors and various internal stakeholders.
- Expertise in mRNA-LNP platforms, cGMP process flow, and analytical panel development; experience with IND applications highly desired.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Core Skills:
- A highly experienced and skilled scientist, with sharp focus, attention to detail, and good decision-making skills.
- A quick learner and strong problem-solver who sees “the forest and the trees” and consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Adept at multitasking, planning, prioritizing, and re-prioritizing work to meet goals and commitments with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
- A highly motivated person capable of building strong relationships within the lab and with internal and external collaborators.
- A mentor who is interested in the success of others and willing to evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback as a manager.
- An outstanding communicator and clear presenter, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing such communications, whether it be internal lab meetings or institutional seminars.
- A creative thinker and strategic planner who can think outside the box.
- An experienced manager with proven success at managing laboratory staff and overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations essential.

Additional Information:
- Location: 417 E 68th St, NYC
- Schedule: On-site
- Reporting to the Director, Cell Therapy and Cell Engineering Facility

Salary Range:
$131,800.00 - $217,500.00 USD Annual

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Closing:
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