Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Caris Life Sciences is a leader in precision medicine, committed to transforming cancer care and improving human health. They are seeking a Vice President, Global BioPharma Business Development to drive strategic partnerships and revenue growth in the biopharma sector while leveraging expertise in genomics and drug development.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global BioPharma business development strategy, aligning partnership priorities with Caris’ corporate objectives, portfolio growth, and long-term value creation
- Own global revenue, pipeline, and partnership performance across the BioPharma segment, with accountability for multi-million-dollar, multi-year strategic agreements
- Originate, structure, negotiate, and close complex enterprise-level partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations
- Serve as the primary executive interface with senior partner stakeholders (SVP, EVP, C-suite), building trusted, long-term relationships
- Guide the development of differentiated, scalable partnership models spanning diagnostics, data, real-world evidence, discovery, and clinical trial enablement
- Oversee and mentor senior business development leaders and contributors, fostering high performance, accountability, and professional growth
- Partner closely with internal leaders across molecular science, laboratory operations, bioinformatics, technology, pathology, legal, medical affairs, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and execution
- Act as the voice of the market and customer internally, informing product strategy, portfolio development, and investment priorities
- Represent Caris at major industry forums and partnering events (e.g., JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, BIO, oncology congresses)
Skills
- A minimum of 15+ years professional work experience, with at least 10+ years in Biopharma or business development roles
- Demonstrated success leading global or enterprise-level business development organizations with direct ownership of revenue and pipeline
- Proven track record of structuring and closing large, complex, multi-year strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Transactions knowledge (e.g., contracting, deal sheets, multi-tier / multi-constituent decision making, etc.)
- Strong understanding of the biopharma value chain, with the ability to translate scientific and clinical value into commercial and strategic outcomes
- Exceptional executive presence, communication, and negotiation skills
- Extensive knowledge of the research and development business processes within biopharma with clarity about prioritized targets, call points, internal decision-maker constituents, and related insights
- A deep understanding of (e.g., scientifically) and/or experience partnering on oncology products, lab services, therapeutic assets, bioinformatics, real-world data, and real-world evidence programs, and/or clinical trial enrollment related products / services to pharma and biotech is critical
- Experience in molecular biology, with knowledge of drug discovery and development processes, and/or diagnostics and platforms preferred
- MBA, MD, or PhD preferred; equivalent scientific/business experience considered
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing business development teams
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
- Team-oriented, collaborative approach with a problem-solving mindset
- Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both enterprise and execution levels
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building new business models, partnerships, or growth vectors
- Willingness to travel (~20–30%), primarily for regional partner meetings and industry events
- Proven experience in sales/business development with biopharma companies with the ability to scale from modular sales to larger strategic partnerships
- Entrepreneurial mindset, independent, self-determined, strategic thinking, high intellect with flexible behavior style
Benefits
- Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Health Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Flexible Spending Account to pay for certain out-of-pocket expenses
- Paid time off, including: vacation, sick time and holidays
- 401k match and Financial Planning tools
- LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
Company Overview
Caris Life Sciences develops molecular profiling and AI-driven technologies to support precision medicine in oncology. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.carislifesciences.com.