Vice President - Strategic Collaborations

Caris Life Sciences; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a visionary Vice President of Strategic Collaborations to build and manage executive-level relationships across the Precision Oncology Alliance. You will drive cross-institutional collaborations nationwide, partnering with leading academic centers and cancer institutions to advance strategic initiatives and improve patient outcomes.

You will lead high-level engagements, monitor genomics developments, and coordinate with executive leadership to shape collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA, PhD or MS preferred.
• 50-60% travel within designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage executive-level relationships for Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance.
• Establish productive professional relationships with executive leadership for cross-collaboration on strategic initiatives.
• Participate in executive discussions regarding collaborative projects for alliance members.
• Monitor clinical molecular genomics developments and competitive offerings.
• Collaborate with Medical and Commercial teams to advance strategic initiatives with key institutions.
• Maintain key clinical accounts across the assigned territory.

Skills

Executive relationships

Strategic partnerships

Sales leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or PhD preferred

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

As the leading provider of molecular solutions in the clinical and life sciences market, we are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and dependable leader to join our team in this collaborative and researched based position. The Vice President of Strategic Collaborations will proactively build and manage executive level relationships within the POA network through internal and external cross collaborative efforts, top to bottom. This role will leverage key relationships with our Precision Oncology Alliance, which is comprised of leading academic institutions and cancer centers nationwide. In addition, this relationship focused role will identify potential partners and build collaborative relationships with new sites nationwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of new and existing customer relationships for Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance and institutions of strategic significance.
• Establish and develop productive, professional relationships with Executive leadership and key personnel and cross collaboratively leverage these relationships in support of strategic initiatives.
• Participate in Executive level discussions regarding collaborative projects for members of the Precision Oncology Alliance.
• Monitor and communicate on clinical molecular genomics developments, i.e. competitors, new technology, new test offerings, etc.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Medical and Commercial team to develop strategic initiatives and develop Executive relationships in key institutions.
• Utilize a collaborative approach across Caris Life Sciences to maintain key clinical accounts in assigned territory.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a sales, consultative or account management capacity managing high level relationships.
• Executive sales, academic institution and community alliance building and account management experience.
• 50 - 60% travel within designated territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, PhD or M.S. preferred.
• Experience with Executive level collaborative sales and initiatives of strategic significance with Molecular Diagnostics, Anatomic Pathology and/or Genomics is a plus.

Required Training

All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Annual Hiring Range

$240,000 - $260,000 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

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.