Molecular Science Liaison - Houston, TX

Caris Life Sciences; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking Molecular Science Liaisons to communicate the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients, including physicians and scientists. The role involves frequent face-to-face discussions, presentations, and travel up to 80% within an assigned region, gathering literature, attending conferences, and updating knowledge to support client engagement.

The position requires a MD or PhD in a relevant biological field, with prior experience in a commercial or

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in a biological science related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular/cellular biology or equivalent.
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including nationwide/international regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as conduit between medical community and Caris Life Sciences to relay needs for patient care, research, and trials.
• Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and conferences within an assigned region or nationally.
• Promote Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to physician sites across Europe as required by Sales and Marketing.
• Read and analyze scientific literature to maintain current knowledge of oncology therapeutics for customer engagement.
• Assist with related duties and special projects for Sales and Marketing.
• Provide field training for speakers and act as an extension of the Director of Training.
• Participate in regional speaking engagements and tradeshows to promote CMI and educate clients.

Skills

Face-to-face communication

Public speaking

Scientific literacy

Travel flexibility

Education

MD/PhD in biological sciences

Job description

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.

We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.

But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.

Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

Position Summary

The Molecular Science Liaisons are responsible for communicating the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) to external clients, such as physicians, scientists and other interested parties. This communication primarily involves face-to-face discussions with customers, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field of oncology. These customer presentations will involve frequent travel throughout an assigned region (approximately 80% travel). The individual will gather, evaluate published literature and attend relevant conferences to ensure that Caris has the most up-to-date information regarding drug/biomarker associations. This information will also be utilized to further enhance the knowledge base of the targeted customer base within an assigned region.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a conduit of information/feedback between the medical community and Caris Life Sciences regarding current products and the needs of the medical community to enhance patient care, new research developments, clinical trial activities and therapeutic approaches.
• Present clinical data and educational materials to physician sites and/or conferences within an assigned region or nationally, as required by Sales and Marketing.
• Promote CMI to physician sites across Europe, as required by Sales and Marketing.
• Read and understand the scientific and technical literature in order to maintain knowledge of the therapeutic oncology field for customer engagement.
• Assists with other related duties and special projects as required by sales and marketing.
• Assist in field training contracted speakers as part of the Caris Speaker's Bureau.
• Function as a field trainer of assigned region to provide an extension of our Director of Training.
• Regional speaking engagements (Roundtables, Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, etc.) with physicians to broaden CMI understanding clinically.
• Attend select regional tradeshows, national tradeshows and participate in sales meetings to present relevant data necessary to promote CMI and educate clients in the marketplace.
• Commercial input/review of marketing material to reflect current molecular landscape.

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or Ph.D. in a biological science related to pharmacology, cancer biology, or molecular and cellular biology or equivalent training and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a commercial atmosphere such as Pharmaceuticals or Commercial Lab space a plus.
• Strong background in Molecular Oncology preferred.

Required Training & Additional Information

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.