Vice President – Diagnostic Partnering

Caris Life Sciences

Vice President leading biopharma partnerships and diagnostic strategy in oncology at Caris. Responsible for shaping and managing strategic partnerships to enhance precision medicine initiatives.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $260,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and own the long-term diagnostic strategy for biopharma collaborations, aligned with corporate growth objectives, oncology focus areas, and platform capabilities.
Serve as a Dx subject matter expert for priority, top-tier pharma programs, providing authoritative input on biomarker strategy, assay selection, regulatory pathways, and development risk.
Act as the internal and external CDx expert, advising on appropriate development strategy, assay methodology, intended use alignment, and program design considerations for therapeutic assets.
Partner closely with the BBD lead on marquee strategic accounts, jointly shaping overall deal strategy, partner positioning, and long-term value creation.
Independently originate, structure, and lead diagnostic partnerships for select pharma and biotech accounts, acting as the primary Partnering lead from initial engagement through execution.
Lead CDx and advanced Dx co-development discussions, including biomarker selection, IUO/bridging approach, regulatory strategy, development timelines, and commercialization support.
Guide partners through the technical and strategic implications of CDx development decisions, including platform selection, sample strategy, testing workflow, validation expectations, regulatory risks, and launch readiness.
Serve as the strategic thought partner to executives and R&D leadership at biopharma companies, fostering trust and scientific alignment.
Function as a consultative leader in external discussions, able to engage deeply on CDx science, development pathways, and feasibility considerations rather than relying solely on commercial positioning.
Serve as the lead on cross-functional teams managing Dx partnerships from early-stage evaluation through prospective testing followed by regulatory submission, approval and market launch.
Manage program timelines, deliverables, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of partnership goals.
Define partnership value propositions by integrating our scientific strengths with the commercial needs of biopharma customers.
Represent the company as a senior external leader at major partnering forums and oncology conferences (e.g., JPM, BIO, ASCO, World CDx).

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in molecular biology, genomics, oncology, or related field
12+ years of experience in the molecular diagnostics, biopharma, or precision medicine sectors, with a clear focus on diagnostics and oncology, with leadership responsibility
Demonstrated executive-level experience leading diagnostic, CDx, or biomarker-driven partnerships with/within biopharma
Track record of originating, structuring, closing or executing complex biopharma collaborations and strategic transactions
Deep understanding of oncology drug development, biomarker strategy, and global regulatory pathways for diagnostics
Deep, practical knowledge of companion diagnostic development, including assay development strategy, analytical and clinical validation, regulatory submissions, bridging studies, labeling considerations, and commercialization planning
Experience operating as the senior external representative of an organization with biopharma partners
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills
Ability to engage credibly with sophisticated biopharma stakeholders as both a business development leader and a technical CDx consultant.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

molecular biologygenomicsoncologydiagnosticsbiomarker strategyassay developmentanalytical validationclinical validationregulatory submissionscommercialization planning

Soft Skills

executive presencecommunicationnegotiationstrategic leadershipconsultative leadershiptrust buildingscientific alignmentcross-functional team managementrisk mitigationpartner positioning

Certifications

MSPhD