Summary

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.

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Requirements

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
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

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.