[Remote] Vice President, Global BioPharma Business Development Lead

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.ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the global BioPharma business development strategy, aligning partnership priorities with Caris’ corporate objectives, portfolio growth, and long-term value creationOwn global revenue, pipeline, and partnership performance across the BioPharma segment, with accountability for multi-million-dollar, multi-year strategic agreementsOriginate, structure, negotiate, and close complex enterprise-level partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizationsServe as the primary executive interface with senior partner stakeholders (SVP, EVP, C-suite), building trusted, long-term relationshipsGuide the development of differentiated, scalable partnership models spanning diagnostics, data, real-world evidence, discovery, and clinical trial enablementOversee and mentor senior business development leaders and contributors, fostering high performance, accountability, and professional growthPartner closely with internal leaders across molecular science, laboratory operations, bioinformatics, technology, pathology, legal, medical affairs, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and executionAct as the voice of the market and customer internally, informing product strategy, portfolio development, and investment prioritiesRepresent Caris at major industry forums and partnering events (e.g., JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, BIO, oncology congresses)SkillsA minimum of 15+ years professional work experience, with at least 10+ years in Biopharma or business development rolesDemonstrated success leading global or enterprise-level business development organizations with direct ownership of revenue and pipelineProven track record of structuring and closing large, complex, multi-year strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companiesTransactions 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 outcomesExceptional executive presence, communication, and negotiation skillsExtensive knowledge of the research and development business processes within biopharma with clarity about prioritized targets, call points, internal decision-maker constituents, and related insightsA 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 criticalExperience in molecular biology, with knowledge of drug discovery and development processes, and/or diagnostics and platforms preferredMBA, MD, or PhD preferred; equivalent scientific/business experience consideredDemonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing business development teamsStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-throughTeam-oriented, collaborative approach with a problem-solving mindsetStrategic thinker with the ability to operate at both enterprise and execution levelsEntrepreneurial mindset with experience building new business models, partnerships, or growth vectorsWillingness to travel (~20–30%), primarily for regional partner meetings and industry eventsProven experience in sales/business development with biopharma companies with the ability to scale from modular sales to larger strategic partnershipsEntrepreneurial mindset, independent, self-determined, strategic thinking, high intellect with flexible behavior styleBenefitsHighly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage optionsHealth Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Account to pay for certain out-of-pocket expensesPaid time off, including: vacation, sick time and holidays401k match and Financial Planning toolsLTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit optionsEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceLegal AssistanceTuition AssistanceCompany OverviewCaris 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.