Vice President - Strategic Collaborations
About The Position
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. The Vice President of Strategic Collaborations will proactively build and manage executive level relationships within the POA network through internal and external cross collaborative efforts, top to bottom. This role will leverage key relationships with our Precision Oncology Alliance, which is comprised of leading academic institutions and cancer centers nationwide. In addition, this relationship focused role will identify potential partners and build collaborative relationships with new sites nationwide.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
