The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research seeks a highly motivated and organized Scientific Portfolio Manager to coordinate and manage the Foundation’s portfolio of over 100 innovative cancer research projects. Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, the successful candidate will be an experienced, detail-oriented portfolio/project manager who is ready to apply those skills to advance multiple scientific programs within the Foundation. This position represents an exciting opportunity to work with creative, motivated scientists both within and external to the Foundation, and to have a positive impact by managing the portfolio of projects that will enable discoveries, platforms, and therapies with the potential to transform the lives of cancer patients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead portfolio management support for The Mark Foundation
Monitor scientific progress of funded research projects across the portfolio, tracking deliverables and milestones
Assess quantitative and qualitative measurements of impact over time
Track project compliance with agreement terms
Engage with external partners, including scientific investigators, project managers, and administrative personnel, to facilitate project tracking
Proactively identify and address issues and work with Foundation staff and partner organizations to help implement solutions
Prepare and deliver communications to update Foundation staff, leadership, and Board of Directors
Work with scientific and operations staff to define, implement, and maintain information technology platforms for portfolio tracking and visualizations
Work with operations and finance staff to track spending across the portfolio and to help plan budgeting for future years
Work with Principal, Venture Investments and other Foundation staff to help track opportunities for new commercial ventures emanating from research grants
Work with the Chief Scientific Officer to help coordinate portfolio prioritization and shape portfolio strategy
Travel as needed to meet with grantees and other foundation partners (anticipated travel less than 15%)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field; master’s or advanced degree preferred
5+ years of project management experience working in a pharma/biotech, academic (research or technology transfer), or nonprofit environment
Strong project management capabilities
Strong background in life sciences and oncology preferred
Collaborative mindset – capable of working with all stakeholders and project teams to manage the portfolio
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience managing a portfolio of research projects preferred
Experience with information systems such as databases and CRM preferred

About The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research

Based in New York City, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that actively partners with scientists to accelerate research that will transform the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. We fulfill our mission by supporting groundbreaking science carried out by individual investigators, multi-disciplinary teams, and early-stage companies in the United States and across the globe. Recognizing the obstacles that prevent scientific advances from improving patient outcomes, we maintain a nimble, high-impact approach to funding basic and translational cancer research that bridges the gap between bench and bedside through grants and venture investments. Since our launch in 2017, we have awarded over $100 million in grants to more than 60 institutions in the U.S., the U.K. and Europe and invested over $10 million in companies bringing exciting innovations to market.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and comprehensive workforce based on merit and experience. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Location

1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019

To Apply

Submit an application via our career portal. Please send questions about this position to careers@themarkfoundation.org.