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Senior Medical Director (Hematology)

Caris Life Sciences

Irving, ILRemotePosted 1 day ago
Full TimeDirector & AboveMedical AffairsDiagnostics
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Summary

Caris is seeking a board-certified expert in Hematology and Medical Oncology, with deep experience in malignant hematology, to join our dynamic Medical Affairs team as Senior Medical Director. This individual will serve as a key strategic leader, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chair of the Precision Oncology Alliance (POA). The Senior Medical Director will utilize their clinical depth, scientific acumen, and executive presence to shape and support Caris' innovative precision medicine solutions, while cultivating impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and clinical excellence.

Job description

Position Summary

Caris is seeking a board-certified expert in Hematology and Medical Oncology, with deep experience in malignant hematology, to join our dynamic Medical Affairs team as Senior Medical Director. This individual will serve as a key strategic leader, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chair of the Precision Oncology Alliance (POA). The Senior Medical Director will utilize their clinical depth, scientific acumen, and executive presence to shape and support Caris' innovative precision medicine solutions, while cultivating impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and clinical excellence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior clinical leader representing Caris' malignant hematology expertise with credibility, business maturity, and strong executive communication in external and internal engagements.
  • Cultivate and lead strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical collaborators, POA institutions, and industry partners to elevate the Caris brand and drive scientific engagement.
  • Provide strategic direction and clinical guidance in partnership with Research & Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Business Development teams to support innovation, market expansion, and product refinement.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and internal leader, supporting cross-functional teams by translating scientific insights into business-aligned actions and product evolution.
  • Collaborate closely with field sales (Key Account Directors and Executive Sales Management) and the Business Development team to advance Caris' visibility, strengthen customer trust, and identify new partnership opportunities.
  • Lead high-impact scientific communications, including public speaking engagements at national/international forums, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and Caris-sponsored events.
  • Drive scientific and educational strategies: oversee content development for publications, slide libraries, clinical education materials, and professional/continuing education programs.
  • Mentor and provide training to field-based medical professionals, including Medical Science Liaisons, supporting their development and alignment with business goals.
  • Represent Medical Affairs on the Caris Evidence Team, contributing thought leadership to the development of evidence frameworks, clinical association rules, and product positioning.
  • Review marketing, promotional, and educational materials to ensure alignment with clinical data, regulatory guidelines, and Caris' strategic messaging.
  • Provide a critical communication bridge between the marketplace and internal R&D/Product Development teams, ensuring the voice of the clinician and evolving clinical trends inform product strategy.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO, board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
  • Minimum of 3 years recent clinical practice focused on malignant hematologic diseases, including acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, and multiple myeloma.
  • Demonstrated leadership in clinical or industry roles, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior-level stakeholders.
  • Significant experience with public speaking and scientific presentation, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
  • Proven track record of integrating clinical knowledge into product strategy, including experience with product lifecycle planning, clinical value positioning, and market readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of molecular oncology and its application in hematologic malignancies.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a senior Medical Affairs, Medical Director, or equivalent leadership role in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience building or managing collaborative research networks or multi-institutional clinical programs.

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology
  • Minimum of 3 years recent clinical practice focused on malignant hematologic diseases
  • Demonstrated leadership in clinical or industry roles
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior-level stakeholders
  • Significant experience with public speaking and scientific presentation
  • Proven track record of integrating clinical knowledge into product strategy
  • Experience with product lifecycle planning, clinical value positioning, and market readiness

Company overview

Caris Life Sciences is a pioneering next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine leader that is revolutionizing healthcare through advanced molecular science and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris specializes in comprehensive molecular profiling using Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing technologies. The company has created one of the world's largest multimodal clinico-genomic databases, containing over 660,000 matched patient records, which it leverages with sophisticated AI and machine learning algorithms to unravel the molecular complexity of disease. Caris provides innovative diagnostic solutions for cancer detection, therapy selection, and treatment monitoring through its flagship products like Caris Assure (blood-based profiling) and MI Profile (tissue-based profiling). With a global presence including offices in Phoenix, New York, Tokyo, and Basel, Caris serves patients, physicians, and biopharmaceutical partners worldwide, driving the transformation from empirical medicine to precision-based healthcare approaches.

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