Senior Medical Director - Thoracic Oncology

Role Summary

Caris is seeking a board-certified expert in Medical Oncology with deep experience in thoracic malignancies (including non-small cell and small cell lung cancers, mesothelioma, and thymic tumors) to join our Medical Affairs team as Senior Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior clinical and scientific voice for Caris in thoracic oncology, representing the company at national and international meetings, academic institutions, and major cancer centers.
• Deliver high-impact public and scientific presentations to clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders, translating complex genomic science into clear, clinically relevant insights.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical collaborators, and POA member institutions to advance the Caris mission and strengthen brand leadership in precision oncology.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across R&D, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Business Development, and Marketing to ensure clinical accuracy, alignment, and innovation in messaging and product positioning.
• Advise on clinical strategy and evidence generation to support Caris’ growing presence in thoracic oncology, including input on prospective trials, retrospective analyses, and real-world data initiatives.
• Contribute thought leadership to Caris’ scientific communications—advisory boards, symposia, webinars, publications, and slide decks that convey Caris’ scientific differentiation.
• Provide clinical mentorship to field-based medical personnel (e.g., Medical Science Liaisons), enhancing their effectiveness in customer engagement and scientific storytelling.
• Collaborate on content development for thoracic oncology education programs, internal trainings, and professional/continuing medical education (CME) initiatives.
• Bridge insights from the field to internal teams, ensuring the evolving needs of thoracic oncologists and researchers inform product innovation and R&D priorities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, board-certified in Medical Oncology (and/or Internal Medicine) with significant clinical experience in thoracic oncology.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical practice managing patients with solid tumors, with focused expertise in lung and thoracic malignancies.
• Proven excellence in scientific communication, public speaking, and KOL engagement at major oncology forums or academic settings.
• Demonstrated leadership in translating clinical and molecular insights into actionable strategies that advance product adoption or inform evidence generation.
• Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, and ability to influence across scientific, clinical, and commercial domains.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of molecular profiling, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy in thoracic oncology.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior Medical Affairs, Medical Director, or equivalent role within biotech, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical settings.
• Experience developing scientific education, publications, or clinical collaborations across multi-institutional networks.
• Established relationships with academic thoracic oncologists and professional societies (IASLC, ASCO, ESMO, AACR, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Must be comfortable with frequent travel (domestic and international), including evenings and weekends as required by business needs.
• Physical demands include typical office activities (sitting, using standard equipment, lifting routine office supplies).