Lead, Research Compliance

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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! MSK is seeking a proactive, diligent individual to support compliance, risk mitigation, and training activities for institutional research programs. This role ensures our research activities align with security requirements (including NSPM-33), protects sensitive data and intellectual property, and educates partners on standard methodologies related to research security.

Role Overview:

• Risk Assessment: Evaluate research projects, partnerships, and international collaborations for potential security vulnerabilities and compliance risks. Conduct due diligence on collaborators (incl. foreign entities and visitors) and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Policy & Compliance: Interpret and help implement federal, state, and institutional policies on research security, including NSPM-33, and funding agency requirements.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training sessions, educational materials, and briefings for faculty, staff, and students regarding research security (including foreign influence, data handling, and insider threat awareness).
• Incident Response: Support investigating and resolving research security incidents, including data breaches, suspected intellectual property theft, or research misconduct.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Export Control, IT Security, Sponsored Programs, Legal, and Compliance teams to integrate security into the research lifecycle and maintain robust security controls.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track regulatory changes, update stakeholders, and prepare regular reports for institutional leadership on the state of research security programs and incident trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Research Administration, Public Policy, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in research security, compliance, risk management, or information security within a university, research institute, government, or contractor setting
• Strong understanding of federal regulations relating to research security (e.g., NSPM-33, CUI, export controls)
• Experience conducting risk reviews, policy analysis, and security training programs

• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC, CRA)
• Understanding of international collaboration vetting and federal disclosure requirements
• Experience supporting grants/contracts review and institutional compliance initiatives
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Proven integrity and respect for confidentiality

• Schedule: Hybrid (mostly remote with occasional onsite visits as needed) 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• Location: 430 E. 67th Street, NYC (RRL)
• Reporting to: Director, Research Compliance (IBC/IACUC/ESCRO)

• Compensation Philosophy
• Benefits

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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