About the Role
Caris Life Sciences is transforming cancer care and changing lives through precision medicine, molecular science, and AI. We are seeking an Alliance Manager to lead coordination, execution, and relationship management for projects with biopharma and biotech companies, driving innovation and improving the human condition.
Responsibilities
- Lead the coordination, execution, and relationship management of projects partnering with biopharma and biotech companies.
- Develop and implement CDx programs, molecular profiling, and real-world evidence programs in collaboration with various internal departments.
- Directly manage a portfolio of alliances.
- Lead partner implementations to exceed expectations and meet timelines.
- Manage project functions including deliverables, budgets, revenue, and proposals.
- Research and communicate the value of Caris offerings and deliver scientific information appropriately.
- Conduct due diligence to understand partner organizations and objectives.
- Develop and demonstrate competency in Caris's solutions to provide best practice recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through partner focus, professionalism, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Utilize laboratory information system and CRM software for data entry, gathering, and analysis.
- Evaluate client concerns and trends to recommend changes.
- Collaborate with R&D, clinical operations, quality, and regulatory affairs on diagnostic assay proof of concept.
- Lead partner meetings and workshops, ensuring clear documentation and tracking of decisions and action items.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years of experience in molecular biology, clinical molecular diagnostics, oncology, scientific protocols/proposals, oncology/pathology/lab workflow, clinical research, healthcare project implementation, or drug development/companion diagnostics.
- Strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- History of delivering results on time in a multi-group setting.
- Proficiency in medical and healthcare terminology.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
- Understanding of emerging trends in healthcare, oncology, and molecular testing.
- Awareness of CLIA, GMP, and GCP regulatory standards.
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Communication of technical information
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Leading complex problem management
- Process analysis
- Handling multiple tasks
- Setting priorities
- Scheduling
- Meeting deadlines
- Relationship-building
- Managing up, down, and across organizational levels.
- Continuous learning
- Process improvement
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 - $155,000
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays)
- 401k match and Financial Planning tools
- LTD and STD insurance coverages
- Voluntary benefit options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
