Vice President, Global BioPharma Business Development Lead

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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

• Define and lead the global BioPharma business development strategy, aligning partnership priorities with Caris’ corporate objectives, portfolio growth, and long-term value creation • Own global revenue, pipeline, and partnership performance across the BioPharma segment, with accountability for multi-million-dollar, multi-year strategic agreements • Originate, structure, negotiate, and close complex enterprise-level partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations • Serve as the primary executive interface with senior partner stakeholders (SVP, EVP, C-suite), building trusted, long-term relationships • Guide the development of differentiated, scalable partnership models spanning diagnostics, data, real-world evidence, discovery, and clinical trial enablement • Oversee and mentor senior business development leaders and contributors, fostering high performance, accountability, and professional growth • Partner closely with internal leaders across molecular science, laboratory operations, bioinformatics, technology, pathology, legal, medical affairs, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and execution • Act as the voice of the market and customer internally, informing product strategy, portfolio development, and investment priorities • Represent Caris at major industry forums and partnering events (e.g., JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, BIO, oncology congresses)

🎯 Requirements

• A minimum of 15+ years professional work experience, with at least 10+ years in Biopharma or business development roles • Demonstrated success leading global or enterprise-level business development organizations with direct ownership of revenue and pipeline • Proven track record of structuring and closing large, complex, multi-year strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies • Transactions knowledge (e.g., contracting, deal sheets, multi-tier / multi-constituent decision making, etc.) • Strong understanding of the biopharma value chain, with the ability to translate scientific and clinical value into commercial and strategic outcomes • Exceptional executive presence, communication, and negotiation skills • BioPharma and Precision Medicine: Extensive knowledge of the research and development business processes within biopharma with clarity about prioritized targets, call points, internal decision-maker constituents, and related insights • A deep understanding of (e.g., scientifically) and/or experience partnering on oncology products, lab services, therapeutic assets, bioinformatics, real-world data, and real-world evidence programs, and/or clinical trial enrollment related products / services to pharma and biotech is critical • Experience in molecular biology, with knowledge of drug discovery and development processes, and/or diagnostics and platforms preferred • MBA, MD, or PhD preferred; equivalent scientific/business experience considered • Demonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing business development teams • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through • Team-oriented, collaborative approach with a problem-solving mindset • Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both enterprise and execution levels • Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building new business models, partnerships, or growth vectors • Willingness to travel (~20–30%), primarily for regional partner meetings and industry events • Proven experience in sales/business development with biopharma companies with the ability to scale from modular sales to larger strategic partnerships • Entrepreneurial mindset, independent, self-determined, strategic thinking, high intellect with flexible behavior style

🏖️ 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