Scientific Engagement Manager

Caris Life Sciences•Remote - Texas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientific Engagement Manager will lead the development, execution, and operational delivery of scientific engagement strategy across designated tumor types and product lines. Working under the leadership of the Director of Scientific Engagement, this individual will help enable scientific and clinical education, internal/external communication, content development, and cross-functional scientific initiatives that reinforce Caris as the trusted leader in molecular profiling and precision oncology. This role partners closely with the Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and other internal teams to ensure that scientifically accurate, high-quality, and aligned content is delivered consistently across customer-facing channels.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD or MD) in molecular biology, genetics, oncology, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in oncology, molecular diagnostics, or life sciences industry.
Demonstrated ability to develop scientific content and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
Experience working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, MSL teams, or Commercial.
Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual communication platforms.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.

Nice To Haves

Strong PowerPoint and scientific presentation development capabilities.
Experience supporting KOL engagement, advisory boards, speaker programs, or scientific communications.
Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed teams and collaborate across department levels.
Proven track record of organizing scientific information, managing content workflows, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to tailor scientific messaging to internal and external audiences.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of tumor-specific scientific engagement strategies designed to increase awareness, adoption, and clinical utilization of Caris products and solutions.
Serve as the scientific engagement lead across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, Product, and other cross-functional stakeholders to maximize organizational impact and ensure alignment of scientific messaging, clinical evidence, and go-to-market initiatives.
Own the development, maintenance, and evolution of scientific and educational resources, including presentations, playbooks, FAQs, case studies, clinical summaries, training materials, and field-facing tools that effectively translate complex scientific data into actionable insights.
Ensure all scientific content remains accurate, current, compliant, and aligned with brand messaging and evolving clinical evidence.
Drive the operational planning and execution of scientific engagement programs, including Molecular Tumor Boards, Speaker Bureau activities, advisory boards, educational programs, and other key scientific initiatives.
Oversee speaker onboarding, training, content management, utilization tracking, and program effectiveness assessments to ensure high-quality scientific engagement.
Identify, profile, and maintain information on national, regional, and community key opinion leaders (KOLs), including engagement history, strategic alignment, and collaboration opportunities.
Lead scientific meetings, advisory boards, and engagement activities, including agenda development, logistics, materials preparation, follow-up actions, and insight collection.
Direct Caris's scientific presence at national and international conferences through coordination of abstracts, posters, presentations, symposia, booth education, and related scientific communications.
Monitor and communicate key scientific milestones, publications, congress activities, clinical initiatives, and emerging evidence to internal stakeholders through structured updates, training, and communication channels.
Champion scientific readiness among internal teams to translate scientific insights and clinical evidence into effective educational materials, field messaging, and scientific enablement resources.
Drive scientific readiness and engagement initiatives for the Caris Physician Oncology Alliance and other tumor-specific working groups, helping drive collaboration, education, and evidence-based decision making across stakeholder audiences.