Senior Medical Director (Hematology)

Role Summary

Senior Medical Director (Hematology) at Caris Life Sciences. Board-certified expert in Hematology and Medical Oncology with deep experience in malignant hematology to join the Medical Affairs team and drive strategic leadership, scientific engagement, and product evolution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior clinical leader representing malignant hematology with credibility and executive communication in external and internal engagements.
• Cultivate and lead strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical collaborators, POA institutions, and industry partners to elevate the Caris brand and drive scientific engagement.
• Provide strategic direction and clinical guidance with R&D, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Business Development to support innovation, market expansion, and product refinement.
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating scientific insights into business-aligned actions and product evolution.
• Collaborate with field sales and Business Development to advance Caris‚Äô visibility, strengthen customer trust, and identify partnership opportunities.
• Lead scientific communications, including public speaking engagements at national/international forums and advisory boards.
• Drive scientific and educational strategies: oversee content development for publications, educational materials, and continuing education programs.
• Mentor and train field-based medical professionals, including Medical Science Liaisons.
• Represent Medical Affairs on the Caris Evidence Team, contributing to evidence frameworks and product positioning.
• Review marketing and educational materials to ensure alignment with clinical data and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide a bridge between the marketplace and R&D/Product Development to inform product strategy.

Qualifications

• Required: MD or DO, board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical practice focused on malignant hematologic diseases (e.g., acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, multiple myeloma).
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical or industry roles with ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Significant experience with public speaking and scientific presentation; ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of integrating clinical knowledge into product strategy, including lifecycle planning and market readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of molecular oncology in hematologic malignancies.
• At least 3 years in a senior Medical Affairs or Medical Director leadership role in biotech/pharmaceuticals.
• Experience building or managing collaborative research networks or multi-institutional clinical programs.

Physical Demands

• Frequent national and occasional international travel; may include evenings and weekends as required.
• Office-related physical activities (sitting, using standard equipment, lifting routine supplies).

Education

• MD or DO required; board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology.