Senior Alliance Manager (Remote)
Caris Life Sciences
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Hawaii, United States)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
Senior Manager, Alliances responsible for improving implementation and partner relationship management best practices and making Caris a biopharma partner of choice.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage/oversee a portfolio of strategic alliances: alliance health/strategic value (due diligence, health checks, annual operating plans), contract management, and ensure deliverables/objectives are met.
- Lead prescriptive delivery: gather partner requirements, recommend Caris solution provisioning, direct delivery from start to final deliverables; manage timelines/technical performance; communicate priorities and escalate roadblocks.
- Establish governance/operations; lead partner implementations that meet timelines and exceed expectations.
- Drive intra-/inter-company alignment and continuous improvement; redesign governance; identify expansion opportunities; serve as internal SME for expansion feasibility, risks, resourcing, and timelines.
- Proactive risk management: identify/assess/communicate needs, risks, and dependencies; lead mitigation and issue resolution.
- Customer/business excellence: communicate value of Caris solutions; tailor delivery; build strong partner relationships; mentor and support continuous process improvement; provide account-level forecasting inputs.
- (If applicable) Lead/coach/manage team; ensure partner satisfaction and contractual obligations; allocate resources; make data-driven decisions; support talent development, succession, and hiring.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years in molecular biology, clinical molecular diagnostics, oncology, or related domains (including real-world data/program/product/companion diagnostics/healthcare implementation, delivery, or program management).
- Prior manager-level experience or higher.
- Travel up to 20%.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and business internet tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of regulatory/quality frameworks (CLIA, CAP, GMP, GCP, IVDR, HIPAA).
- Experience delivering/partnering on oncology, lab services, therapeutic programs, healthcare data products, or clinical-trial enrollment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams/direct reports.
Benefits (as listed)
- Medical/dental/vision; HSA; FSA; paid time off; 401(k) match; LTD/STD and voluntary benefits; Employee Assistance Program; pet insurance; legal assistance; tuition assistance.
Senior Manager, Alliances responsible for improving implementation and partner relationship management best practices and making Caris a biopharma partner of choice.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage/oversee a portfolio of strategic alliances: alliance health/strategic value (due diligence, health checks, annual operating plans), contract management, and ensure deliverables/objectives are met.
- Lead prescriptive delivery: gather partner requirements, recommend Caris solution provisioning, direct delivery from start to final deliverables; manage timelines/technical performance; communicate priorities and escalate roadblocks.
- Establish governance/operations; lead partner implementations that meet timelines and exceed expectations.
- Drive intra-/inter-company alignment and continuous improvement; redesign governance; identify expansion opportunities; serve as internal SME for expansion feasibility, risks, resourcing, and timelines.
- Proactive risk management: identify/assess/communicate needs, risks, and dependencies; lead mitigation and issue resolution.
- Customer/business excellence: communicate value of Caris solutions; tailor delivery; build strong partner relationships; mentor and support continuous process improvement; provide account-level forecasting inputs.
- (If applicable) Lead/coach/manage team; ensure partner satisfaction and contractual obligations; allocate resources; make data-driven decisions; support talent development, succession, and hiring.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years in molecular biology, clinical molecular diagnostics, oncology, or related domains (including real-world data/program/product/companion diagnostics/healthcare implementation, delivery, or program management).
- Prior manager-level experience or higher.
- Travel up to 20%.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and business internet tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of regulatory/quality frameworks (CLIA, CAP, GMP, GCP, IVDR, HIPAA).
- Experience delivering/partnering on oncology, lab services, therapeutic programs, healthcare data products, or clinical-trial enrollment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams/direct reports.
Benefits (as listed)
- Medical/dental/vision; HSA; FSA; paid time off; 401(k) match; LTD/STD and voluntary benefits; Employee Assistance Program; pet insurance; legal assistance; tuition assistance.