Alliance Manager (Remote)

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Position Summary

The Alliance Manager is responsible for leading the coordination, execution, and relationship management of projects partnering with biopharma and biotech companies.  

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with biopharma business development, clinical operations, data integration, quality, product development, bioinformatics/translational sciences, and regulatory affairs to develop and implement CDx programs from proof of concept through completion of approved on-market therapeutics, blood/tissue molecular profiling and data programs, and real-world evidence/data/insights/target discovery programs.

• Directly manage a portfolio of alliances.

• Lead partner implementations in a way that exceeds partner expectations and meets timelines.

• Manage project functions relating to deliverables, budgets, revenue, and proposals.

• Effectively research and communicate the value of Caris offerings and deliver scientific information in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience, and leverage subject matter experts appropriately.

• Conduct due diligence to gain a thorough understanding of partner's organization and objectives.

• Develop and demonstrate strong competency in Caris's solutions to provide best practice recommendations to our partners.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through partner focus, professional demeanor, reliability, and responsiveness.

• Utilize laboratory information system and customer relationship management software to enter, gather, and analyze data regarding study health and study management.

• Evaluate client concerns, complaints, and trends to recommend changes to accommodate client needs.

• Work closely with R & D leaders, clinical operations, quality, and regulatory affairs on the proof of concept of the diagnostic assay in clinical trials.

• Lead partner meetings and workshops, ensuring decisions and action items are clearly documented and tracked to completion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field(s) of study such as healthcare administration/policy, drug development, clinical research, oncology/nursing/clinical, science/bioinformatics or equivalent professional experience.

• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology, clinical molecular diagnostics, or oncology, writing/utilizing scientific protocols and proposals, oncology/pathology/lab workflow, clinical research, including regulations, phases, clinical protocols, scientific concepts, or study management, implementing projects in the healthcare space, or drug development or companion diagnostics.

• Strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• History of delivering results on time within a multi-group setting.

• Proficiency in medical and healthcare terminology.

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and/or project management software, e.g., MS Project or Jira.

• Awareness and understanding of emerging trends and technologies in healthcare, oncology/pathology, and/or molecular testing.

• Awareness about compliance to applicable regulatory standards, particularly CLIA, GMP, and GCP.

• Professional certification in area of expertise, e.g., PMP, CCRA, RN, etc., or participation in nationally recognized organizations (reference bullet above).

• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.

• Ability to work in a complex and matrix team environment; experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Detail-oriented, proven problem solver and analytical thinker with strong organizational and conflict resolution skills.

• The ability to communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and effective manner.

• Able to work effectively with, influence, and lead employees at different levels of the organization using strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, and teamwork.

• Proven abilities in leading complex problem management and process analysis.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule, and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage up, down and across levels of the organization.

• Continuous learner with a desire to improve on existing processes to achieve higher degrees of partner success and improved quality and operational efficiencies.

Physical Demands

• Will work at a computer most of the time.

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

• This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Annual Hiring Range

$125,000 - $155,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Description of 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

Conditions of Employment:  Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.