"Chair, Department of Cancer Data Science"

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: carrie.carpenter@russellreynolds.com

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.