Liquid Product Manager - Chicago
Caris Life Sciences
August 08, 2026
On-site
Illinois, United States
Marketing
Position Summary
As part of our dynamic team, the Liquid Product Manager will support all stages of liquid product development and commercialization to drive high adoption and delivery of high-quality commercially available liquid offerings. Focus includes clinical liquid offerings within Caris Life Sciences (current and future products), with proficiency in oncology liquid market, compliance/regulations, and the ability to effectively communicate and sell Caris liquid offerings.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage a product roadmap by geography from concept through commercial adoption; partner with local commercial teams on development, launch, and widespread adoption.
- Deliver the operating plan and achieve growth objectives.
- Develop strategies tailored to customer and company needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on end-to-end go-to-market strategy execution.
- Serve as a consultative/advisory resource to clients on technology-based solutions.
- Provide business solutions to large hospital systems, GPO/IDN, and other relevant business customers; support hospital and laboratory professionals.
- Analyze opportunities and develop strategic sales plans for assigned geography.
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing Liquid Product market clients.
- Maintain core knowledge of competitive products/services/technology and reimbursement/billing issues in liquid oncology.
- Provide post-sales service and identify additional business opportunities.
- Maintain assigned company assets (e.g., laptop, PDA).
- Submit administrative tasks (weekly reports, business plans, expense reports, CRM, and other weekly tasks).
- Demonstrate core knowledge of technology solutions and competitive strategies.
- Meet assigned targets and goals.
- Provide meeting and trade show support as required.
- Support physicians on ordering and interpretation of the Caris Liquid product platform.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- 5–7 years of sales experience in molecular diagnostics or relevant industry (liquid biopsy sales preferred).
- Strong knowledge of oncology therapeutics, surgical oncology intervention, and molecular laboratory science.
- Working knowledge of oncology biomarkers and associated drug response.
- Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; basic internet use.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance meeting company requirements.
- Regular travel; 75% of time in the field meeting clients/prospects.
- Pre-employment: criminal background check, drug screening, and reference verification.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA.
- 5–7+ years of successful diagnostic sales experience (product and service).
Required Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Description of Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays).
- 401k match and financial planning tools.
- LTD/STD and voluntary benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Legal Assistance; Tuition Assistance.
Application Instructions / Conditions of Employment
- Successfully complete pre-employment process (criminal background check, drug screening, credit check for certain positions, and reference verification).
As part of our dynamic team, the Liquid Product Manager will support all stages of liquid product development and commercialization to drive high adoption and delivery of high-quality commercially available liquid offerings. Focus includes clinical liquid offerings within Caris Life Sciences (current and future products), with proficiency in oncology liquid market, compliance/regulations, and the ability to effectively communicate and sell Caris liquid offerings.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage a product roadmap by geography from concept through commercial adoption; partner with local commercial teams on development, launch, and widespread adoption.
- Deliver the operating plan and achieve growth objectives.
- Develop strategies tailored to customer and company needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on end-to-end go-to-market strategy execution.
- Serve as a consultative/advisory resource to clients on technology-based solutions.
- Provide business solutions to large hospital systems, GPO/IDN, and other relevant business customers; support hospital and laboratory professionals.
- Analyze opportunities and develop strategic sales plans for assigned geography.
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing Liquid Product market clients.
- Maintain core knowledge of competitive products/services/technology and reimbursement/billing issues in liquid oncology.
- Provide post-sales service and identify additional business opportunities.
- Maintain assigned company assets (e.g., laptop, PDA).
- Submit administrative tasks (weekly reports, business plans, expense reports, CRM, and other weekly tasks).
- Demonstrate core knowledge of technology solutions and competitive strategies.
- Meet assigned targets and goals.
- Provide meeting and trade show support as required.
- Support physicians on ordering and interpretation of the Caris Liquid product platform.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- 5–7 years of sales experience in molecular diagnostics or relevant industry (liquid biopsy sales preferred).
- Strong knowledge of oncology therapeutics, surgical oncology intervention, and molecular laboratory science.
- Working knowledge of oncology biomarkers and associated drug response.
- Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; basic internet use.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance meeting company requirements.
- Regular travel; 75% of time in the field meeting clients/prospects.
- Pre-employment: criminal background check, drug screening, and reference verification.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA.
- 5–7+ years of successful diagnostic sales experience (product and service).
Required Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Description of Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays).
- 401k match and financial planning tools.
- LTD/STD and voluntary benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Legal Assistance; Tuition Assistance.
Application Instructions / Conditions of Employment
- Successfully complete pre-employment process (criminal background check, drug screening, credit check for certain positions, and reference verification).