Chair, Department of Cancer Data Science

About Us:

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: Chair, Department of Cancer Data Science

Role Overview

• Provide inspiring and visionary leadership as Chair of the Department of Cancer Data Science which consists of forty-five faculty members with expertise in biostatistics, computational oncology, epidemiology, and related fields in population sciences, reporting jointly to the Chief Physician Executive and the Hospital President.

• Develop and execute a cohesive strategy that advances innovative quantitative methods and their translation across basic, translational, clinical, and population science.

• Champion the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in all aspects of our mission discovery, education, and care delivery; serve as a key partner with senior leadership on institutional AI strategy and data governance.

• Strengthen and expand existing programs while building out new services, including informatics—through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and faculty development.

• Foster cross‑departmental and enterprise‑wide partnerships; leverage MSK's unparalleled clinical, genomic, imaging, and pathology data assets to accelerate discovery and translational work that improves patient outcomes.

Key Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline.

• National/international recognition and accomplished leadership in data science fields relevant to cancer.

• 5–7+ years of leadership experience in an academic medical center or cancer center; prior service as Chair/Section/Division Chief strongly

• preferred. Individuals with leadership experience in government or industry settings may also be considered.

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty; build high‑performing, inclusive teams; and grow multi‑investigator research programs.

• Track record of methodologic innovation and impactful scholarship; success securing federal, foundation, and/or industry funding.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills; highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.

Core Skills:

• Strategic planning and program building across quantitative sciences research and clinical translation.

• Expertise in AI/ML development and/or application to oncology research and care delivery.

• Operational stewardship: budgeting, resource allocation, and research compliance.

• Faculty mentorship, talent development, and culture‑building across ranks and roles.

• Partnership development with internal/external stakeholders (e.g., SKI, clinical departments, data/IT leaders, federal agencies, foundations, and industry).

Application Instructions

Submit CV and a letter of interest (addressed to the MSK Search Committee) describing relevant experience, key achievements, and your vision for this role to:

Contact Name: Carrie Carpenter, Russell Reynolds Associates

Contact Email :

Pay Range: $500,000 – $600,000 (Total Compensation)

Total compensation is based on multiple variables and may include supplemental performance‑based pay and one‑time payments at hire. The final salary will be determined based on scope, experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation.

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Closing:

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