Director – Diagnostics Partnering

Caris Life Sciences

Director of Diagnostics Partnering at Caris Life Sciences driving oncology diagnostic partnerships and commercial strategies. Leading initiatives for NGS and IHC-based profiling in precision medicine projects.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for IHC and NGS based diagnostic programs for targeted therapies and immuno-oncology agents.
Serve as the strategic thought partner to senior executives and R D leadership at biopharma companies, fostering trust, strategic, and scientific alignment.
Serve as the BD lead managing diagnostic partnerships from early-stage evaluation through deal closing.
Define partnership value propositions by integrating our scientific strengths with the commercial needs of biopharma customers.
Oversee implementation of joint go-to-market plans, ensuring alignment on launch timing, geographies, messaging, and field deployment.
Help strengthen external materials that clearly communicate the value of our diagnostic offerings to clinicians, KOLs, and payers.
Lead diagnostic partnerships and act as a key escalation point, ensuring consistent communication between internal stakeholders and partner organizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in molecular biology, genomics, oncology, or related field.
A minimum of 8 years professional work experience.
5+ years of experience in the molecular diagnostics, biopharma, or precision medicine sectors, with a clear focus on diagnostics and oncology.
Proven business development track record (e.g., deal sheet) leading diligences, and complex organization-wide efforts to deliver partnerships with Biopharma.
Transactions knowledge (e.g., contracting, deal sheets, multi-tier / multi-constituent decision making, etc.).
Proven experience managing or supporting biopharma partnerships involving NGS or biomarker-driven programs.
Strong grasp of oncology therapeutic development, biomarker strategy, and regulatory pathways for Dx in global markets.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and program leadership skills.
MBA or equivalent commercial experience strongly preferred.
Business development or alliance management experience preferred.
Deep understanding of NGS technologies (panel-based, whole exome/genome, RNAseq) and their clinical application in oncology.
Experience with both LDT and IVD business models in a partner-driven context.
Familiarity with clinical trial design, biomarker assay development, and the evolving landscape of personalized medicine.

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 biologygenomicsoncologymolecular diagnosticsprecision medicinebusiness developmentNGS technologiesbiomarker strategyclinical trial designbiomarker assay development

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationprogram leadershipstrategic thinkingrelationship managementtrust buildingalignment facilitationescalation managementcollaborationpresentation skills

Certifications

MSPhDMBA