Vice President - Strategic Collaborations

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

$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.

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.