Regional Business Director - Multi-Cancer Early Detection (Central)

Caris Life Sciences; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Regional Business Director to lead the MCED sales region and drive growth within a portfolio of strategic accounts. You will coach 6–9 Account Managers and Early Detection Specialists, align enterprise priorities with regional execution, and work with cross‑functional teams to embed Caris Detect into clinical workflows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in oncology diagnostics or healthcare sales, proven leadership, and the ability to travel ~50% to maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (life sciences, business, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in early detection, oncology diagnostics, precision medicine, or complex healthcare sales.
• 5+ years of proven people leadership experience with direct accountability for team performance.
• Strong understanding of physician relationships, clinical needs, and delivering service/technology solutions for oncology care.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic or enterprise healthcare accounts.
• Ability to work in a complex, matrixed, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Highly self-directed with strong analytical and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed regional Caris Detect sales revenue, adoption, and growth targets.
• Align national priorities with regional execution; surface market insights and feedback to inform strategy.
• Analyze regional performance, pipeline, and utilization trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop and lead Quarterly Business Reviews focused on sales strategy, forecasting, outcomes, and growth initiatives.
• Build, train, and lead a high-performing sales team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Lead DTP and DTC engagement strategies that influence clinical decision-making.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of internal and competitive products, services, and reimbursement.
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with new and existing strategic accounts (CEO, CMO, COO, CFO, Directors, Lab Leadership).
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Operations, Laboratory, IT, and Payer teams.
• Submit required administrative documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain all assigned assets per company policies.
• Provide meeting and trade show support as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

People leadership

Healthcare sales

CRM proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

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 MCED Sales – Regional Business Director (RBD) is a senior sales leadership role responsible for driving regional MCED growth while owning strategic, executive‑level customer relationships for Caris Detect. This role combines direct people leadership, player/coach execution, and enterprise account strategy. The RBD leads, coaches, and develops a team of 6–9 Account Managers and Early Detection Specialists, while owning relationships with a defined portfolio of strategic and complex accounts (e.g., academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, executive health programs, and large group practices). The MCED RBD is accountable for driving regional performance, including revenue, adoption, strategic account expansion, and execution of enterprise initiatives within the region. The role serves as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership and a strategic partner to internal cross‑functional teams, ensuring Caris Detect is embedded sustainably into clinical workflows and institutional strategies. This role is responsible for identifying and communicating customer needs and requirements to ensure Caris maintains its leadership position in the market. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of prior people leadership experience and an understanding of the early detection, oncology, pathology, and/or diagnostics market.

Job Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed regional Caris Detect sales revenue, adoption, and growth targets.
• Act as an extension of enterprise strategy by aligning national priorities with regional execution, while surfacing market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy and leadership decisions.
• Analyze regional performance, pipeline, and utilization trends to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Develop and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) focused on sales strategy, forecasting, outcomes, and growth initiatives.
• Build, train, and lead a high‑performing sales team by setting clear expectations, inspecting execution, and driving accountability to volume and revenue outcomes through clinical selling, strategic account planning, and executive engagement.
• Lead DTP and DTC engagement strategies that influence clinical decision‑making, drive appropriate test utilization, and support integration of Caris Detect into clinical care pathways.
• Develop and maintain core knowledge of internal and competitive products, services, technology solutions, and reimbursement/billing.
• Establish and maintain senior‑level relationships with new and existing strategic accounts (e.g., CEO, CMO, COO, CFO, Directors, and Lab Leadership).
• Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Operations, Laboratory, IT, and Payer teams.
• Submit required administrative documentation (e.g., travel itineraries, trip reports, activity reports, monthly reports, expenses, and service reports) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain all assigned company assets in accordance with company policies.
• Provide meeting and trade show support as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (life sciences, business, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in early detection, oncology diagnostics, precision medicine, or complex healthcare sales.
• 5+ years of proven people leadership experience with direct accountability for team performance.
• Strong understanding of physician relationships, clinical needs, and how to deliver service and technology solutions that support oncology care.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic or enterprise healthcare accounts.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed, and collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Highly self‑directed with strong analytical and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven abilities in problem management, process analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of healthcare‑related business policies and practices.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance that meets Caris requirements.
• Ability to spend approximately 50% of time in the field meeting with direct reports, clients, and prospects.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience with early detection or diagnostic technologies.
• Experience in strategic account and/or project management.
• Experience working with academic medical centers, large IDNs, or national longevity concierge care networks.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for extended periods. Visual acuity and analytical ability to distinguish fine detail.

Required Training

Completion of all job‑specific, safety, and compliance training as assigned based on role responsibilities.

Other

This position requires periodic travel and may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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. Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation. Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state‑of‑the‑art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.