Senior Alliance Manager (Remote)
Caris Life Sciences
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Minnesota, United States)
United States
Sales
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Alliances is responsible for improving implementation and partner relationship management best practices and driving Caris to be recognized as a biopharma partner of choice.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage/oversee a portfolio of strategic alliance programs (strategic value & alliance health, contract management, delivery, process management).
- Conduct due diligence, lead periodic health checks, and execute annual operating plans.
- Guide internal teams on partnership agreement opportunities/constraints; ensure aims, deliverables, and objectives are met.
- Lead prescriptive delivery: gather partner requirements, direct delivery teams from start to final deliverables, manage timelines/technical performance, escalate roadblocks, and track to goals.
- Shepherd intra-/inter-company alignment, drive continuous improvement, enhance governance, identify expansion opportunities, and validate feasibility/risks/resources/timelines.
- Proactively manage partner needs/risks/dependencies; lead mitigation planning and issue resolution.
- Demonstrate competency in solutions, communicate value, tailor approaches, and build/expand customer relationships; mentor and contribute to team capability development and process improvement.
- When applicable: lead/motivate/coach/develop teams; ensure partner satisfaction and contractual delivery; oversee resources across portfolios; make data-driven decisions; support talent management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in molecular biology/clinical molecular diagnostics/oncology OR managing real-world data, drug development/discovery, clinical research/study management, product management, companion diagnostics, healthcare implementation/delivery/program management.
- Prior manager-level experience.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and business internet tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, GMP, GCP, IVDR, HIPAA.
- Experience delivering/partnering on oncology offerings, lab services, therapeutic programs, data products, or clinical-trial enrollment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or direct reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; FSA; paid time off; 401k match; LTD/STD and voluntary benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Legal Assistance; Tuition Assistance.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful completion of pre-employment process.
The Senior Manager, Alliances is responsible for improving implementation and partner relationship management best practices and driving Caris to be recognized as a biopharma partner of choice.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage/oversee a portfolio of strategic alliance programs (strategic value & alliance health, contract management, delivery, process management).
- Conduct due diligence, lead periodic health checks, and execute annual operating plans.
- Guide internal teams on partnership agreement opportunities/constraints; ensure aims, deliverables, and objectives are met.
- Lead prescriptive delivery: gather partner requirements, direct delivery teams from start to final deliverables, manage timelines/technical performance, escalate roadblocks, and track to goals.
- Shepherd intra-/inter-company alignment, drive continuous improvement, enhance governance, identify expansion opportunities, and validate feasibility/risks/resources/timelines.
- Proactively manage partner needs/risks/dependencies; lead mitigation planning and issue resolution.
- Demonstrate competency in solutions, communicate value, tailor approaches, and build/expand customer relationships; mentor and contribute to team capability development and process improvement.
- When applicable: lead/motivate/coach/develop teams; ensure partner satisfaction and contractual delivery; oversee resources across portfolios; make data-driven decisions; support talent management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in molecular biology/clinical molecular diagnostics/oncology OR managing real-world data, drug development/discovery, clinical research/study management, product management, companion diagnostics, healthcare implementation/delivery/program management.
- Prior manager-level experience.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and business internet tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, GMP, GCP, IVDR, HIPAA.
- Experience delivering/partnering on oncology offerings, lab services, therapeutic programs, data products, or clinical-trial enrollment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or direct reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; FSA; paid time off; 401k match; LTD/STD and voluntary benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Legal Assistance; Tuition Assistance.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful completion of pre-employment process.