The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, a charitable organization based in New York City, actively partners with scientists worldwide to accelerate research that will transform cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  Since 2017, The Mark Foundation has awarded over $230 million in grants to investigators at more than 100 academic institutions across 16 countries, with research programs focusing on early career support, team science collaboration, new technology innovation, and therapeutics discovery.  Additionally, The Mark Foundation maintains a growing portfolio of investments in early-stage cancer diagnostics and therapeutics companies, including several that have transitioned from grantee projects into commercial development.

As the Foundation continues to scale, we are looking to bring aboard a Project Review Specialist who is a motivated scientist with a broad knowledge of cancer research, seeking to accelerate research from the lab to the clinic. Reporting to the Head of Discovery and Preclinical Research, this individual will work as an integral part of the Foundation’s scientific team. The primary responsibility of the Project Review Specialist is to monitor the progress of projects in The Mark Foundation portfolio, to identify successes and challenges encountered by our grantees, and to clearly communicate their findings with The Mark Foundation team and other stakeholders.

This position entails deep involvement with the scientific research we fund, and with the investigators who carry out this research. Scientific rigor, keen curiosity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. Also, emphasis will be placed upon strength in scientific writing, and the ability to communicate scientific concepts to both technical and lay audiences.

This position is a fractional role with flexible working hours, contingent upon your availability and the needs of the organization. You may be fully remote, in-person in our Manhattan office, or hybrid. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Subject to the needs of the organization, there may be opportunities to expand the role within The Mark Foundation over time.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please email careers@themarkfoundation.org.

• Doctoral degree in the life sciences (PhD, MD, or equivalent)
• Minimum of three to five years of post-graduate experience working in cancer research or cancer-related research area (post-doc or other scientific work experience in academia or industry) Individuals with more experience and seniority are encouraged to apply
• Experience with writing successful academic grant proposals and/or evaluating and reviewing grant proposals
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art technologies, platforms, and scientific methodologies as applied to cancer research
• Demonstrated ability to work well in cross-functional teams and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills