Vice President – Diagnostic Partnering

🕒 May 8

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Caris Life Sciences

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance • Artificial Intelligence

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in the field of molecular science, focusing on providing cancer patients and oncologists with comprehensive molecular information to revolutionize cancer care. The company specializes in precision medicine, using advanced technologies like molecular profiling and artificial intelligence to understand cancer at a molecular level, offering better treatment options for patients. Caris Life Sciences integrates these technologies with clinical trial solutions and biopharma to enhance cancer research and treatment solutions. Their commitment is to improve as many lives as possible through transformative medical science.

📋 Description

• Establish and own the long-term diagnostic strategy for biopharma collaborations, aligned with corporate growth objectives, oncology focus areas, and platform capabilities. • Serve as a Dx subject matter expert for priority, top-tier pharma programs, providing authoritative input on biomarker strategy, assay selection, regulatory pathways, and development risk. • Act as the internal and external CDx expert, advising on appropriate development strategy, assay methodology, intended use alignment, and program design considerations for therapeutic assets. • Partner closely with the BBD lead on marquee strategic accounts, jointly shaping overall deal strategy, partner positioning, and long-term value creation. • Independently originate, structure, and lead diagnostic partnerships for select pharma and biotech accounts, acting as the primary Partnering lead from initial engagement through execution. • Lead CDx and advanced Dx co-development discussions, including biomarker selection, IUO/bridging approach, regulatory strategy, development timelines, and commercialization support. • Guide partners through the technical and strategic implications of CDx development decisions, including platform selection, sample strategy, testing workflow, validation expectations, regulatory risks, and launch readiness. • Serve as the strategic thought partner to executives and R&D leadership at biopharma companies, fostering trust and scientific alignment. • Function as a consultative leader in external discussions, able to engage deeply on CDx science, development pathways, and feasibility considerations rather than relying solely on commercial positioning. • Serve as the lead on cross-functional teams managing Dx partnerships from early-stage evaluation through prospective testing followed by regulatory submission, approval and market launch. • Manage program timelines, deliverables, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of partnership goals. • Define partnership value propositions by integrating our scientific strengths with the commercial needs of biopharma customers. • Represent the company as a senior external leader at major partnering forums and oncology conferences (e.g., JPM, BIO, ASCO, World CDx).

🎯 Requirements

• MS or PhD in molecular biology, genomics, oncology, or related field • 12+ years of experience in the molecular diagnostics, biopharma, or precision medicine sectors, with a clear focus on diagnostics and oncology, with leadership responsibility • Demonstrated executive-level experience leading diagnostic, CDx, or biomarker-driven partnerships with/within biopharma • Track record of originating, structuring, closing or executing complex biopharma collaborations and strategic transactions • Deep understanding of oncology drug development, biomarker strategy, and global regulatory pathways for diagnostics • Deep, practical knowledge of companion diagnostic development, including assay development strategy, analytical and clinical validation, regulatory submissions, bridging studies, labeling considerations, and commercialization planning • Experience operating as the senior external representative of an organization with biopharma partners • Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills • Ability to engage credibly with sophisticated biopharma stakeholders as both a business development leader and a technical CDx consultant.

🏖️ Benefits

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options • Health Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expenses • Flexible Spending Account to pay for certain out-of-pocket expenses • Paid time off, including: vacation, sick time and holidays • 401k match and Financial Planning tools • LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options • Employee Assistance Program • Pet Insurance • Legal Assistance • Tuition Assistance