Clinical Research Associate, Pediatrics - Transplant, Cellular Therapy and Heme Malignancies

   

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.

 

Exciting opportunity at MSK: Join our Pediatrics - Transplant, Cellular Therapy and Heme Malignancies team as a Clinical Research Associate! This position offers the opportunity to be part of meaningful, high-impact work where precision, compassion, and collaboration come together. Clinical research staff ensure that research is conducted ethically, efficiently, and with the patient at the center, supporting innovations that shape the future of medicine.

Role Overview:

• Serve as the main point of contact for all research portfolio activities.
• Maintain real-time knowledge of assigned research protocols.
• Act as a critical facilitator for a multidisciplinary team encompassing data and patient management, as well as regulatory oversight.
• Effectively communicate the overall study progress to various internal and/or external partners, identify study trends, and build/implement solutions.
• Collaborate with research staff, physicians, CTNs, and external partners to ensure smooth trial execution.
• Perform diverse research-related functions using good judgment and outstanding organizational skills.

Key Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of clinical research experience.

Core Skills:

• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving research environments with changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency with research systems, databases, and standard office software; ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission, and values.

Additional Information:

• Location: NYC, 1275 York Avenue
• Schedule: On-site 5 days a week
• Reporting to the Clinical Research Supervisor

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Pay Range: $62,600.00 - $97,100.00

 

FSLA Status: Exempt

 

Closing:

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