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Director, Center of Comparative Medicine and Pathology

Director, Center of Comparative Medicine and Pathology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY - United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Weill Cornell Medical College (WCM), and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) invite applications for the position of Executive Director and Attending Veterinarian of their multi-institutional Center of Comparative Medicine and Pathology (CCMP). This leadership role oversees a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary center dedicated to providing comprehensive support for animal research, training specialists in laboratory animal medicine and comparative pathology, and advancing translational and collaborative research. The CCMP supports innovative research at MSK, WCM, and HSS, managing specialized facilities and ensuring ethical, humane, and compliant animal care and use.

The CCMP includes the Research Animal Resource Center (RARC), the Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (LCP), and the Administrative, Financial, and Information Services (AFIS) section, employing over 280 staff and maintaining an annual operating budget of approximately $36 million.

The CCMP is academically focused and dedicated to providing comprehensive animal research support, training specialists in laboratory animal medicine and comparative pathology, and advancing translational and collaborative research. The animal care and use program is fully compliant with the Federal Animal Welfare Act, the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, New York State Department of Health regulations, and is accredited by AAALAC International.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Oversight: Provide visionary leadership and management for the CCMP, ensuring alignment of its activities with the research missions of MSK, WCM, and HSS. Oversee operational divisions and foster collaboration across institutional and interdisciplinary teams.

Animal Care: Supervise the ethical and humane care of approximately 270,000 animals daily housed in 8 facilities in Manhattan and Westchester County as well as Doha, Qatar. Ensure adherence to the highest standards of animal welfare and scientific rigor.

Program Development and Compliance: Design, implement, and oversee programs, policies, and procedures that ensure the highest standards of animal care, use, and research integrity.

Compliance and Accreditation: Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and AAALAC International accreditation.

Training and Development: Promote professional development and the education and training of specialists in laboratory animal medicine and comparative pathology. Foster a culture of continuous learning and ethical research practices.

Research Collaboration: Facilitate high-quality research by collaborating with investigators and ensuring all animal studies are conducted and interpreted to the highest ethical and scientific standards.

Financial and Administrative Oversight: Partner with leadership across all three institutions to collaboratively manage the CCMP’s annual operating budget. Ensure effective allocation of resources to support the program’s mission and strategic goals. Develop and implement financial strategies that promote sustainability, efficiency, and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Regularly report financial performance and program outcomes to institutional stakeholders, fostering trust and alignment with the research priorities of all three institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A DVM or equivalent advanced degree in veterinary medicine and board certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine (e.g., ACLAM or ECLAM).

Experience:

Significant experience (at least 10-15 years) in the management of a large, complex animal care and use program in an academic, governmental or biopharmaceutical setting.
Proven expertise in regulatory compliance standards such as AAALAC, USDA, or PHS.

Skills:

Strong leadership and strategic vision, with the ability to navigate the complexities of multi-institutional research programs.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare, ethical research practices, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Track record of innovation in laboratory animal science and fostering research excellence.

Faculty Appointment

The Director will be appointed to a faculty position at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medicine with the rank and track determined by qualifications and experience. Faculty responsibilities may include teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the academic mission of MSK and WCM.

The salary range for this position is $250,000-$450,000. Please send questions, nominations, and inquiries to [email protected].

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment