Scientific Engagement Manager at Caris Life Sciences in Euless, TX

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.

We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.

But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.

Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

Position Summary The Scientific Engagement Manager will lead the development, execution, and operational delivery of scientific engagement strategy across designated tumor types and product lines. Working under the leadership of the Director of Scientific Engagement, this individual will help enable scientific and clinical education, internal/external communication, content development, and cross-functional scientific initiatives that reinforce Caris as the trusted leader in molecular profiling and precision oncology. This role partners closely with the Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and other internal teams to ensure that scientifically accurate, high-quality, and aligned content is delivered consistently across customer-facing channels.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of tumor-specific scientific engagement strategies designed to increase awareness, adoption, and clinical utilization of Caris products and solutions.
• Serve as the scientific engagement lead across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, Product, and other cross-functional stakeholders to maximize organizational impact and ensure alignment of scientific messaging, clinical evidence, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Own the development, maintenance, and evolution of scientific and educational resources, including presentations, playbooks, FAQs, case studies, clinical summaries, training materials, and field-facing tools that effectively translate complex scientific data into actionable insights.
• Ensure all scientific content remains accurate, current, compliant, and aligned with brand messaging and evolving clinical evidence.
• Drive the operational planning and execution of scientific engagement programs, including Molecular Tumor Boards, Speaker Bureau activities, advisory boards, educational programs, and other key scientific initiatives.
• Oversee speaker onboarding, training, content management, utilization tracking, and program effectiveness assessments to ensure high-quality scientific engagement.
• Identify, profile, and maintain information on national, regional, and community key opinion leaders (KOLs), including engagement history, strategic alignment, and collaboration opportunities.
• Lead scientific meetings, advisory boards, and engagement activities, including agenda development, logistics, materials preparation, follow-up actions, and insight collection.
• Direct Caris's scientific presence at national and international conferences through coordination of abstracts, posters, presentations, symposia, booth education, and related scientific communications.
• Monitor and communicate key scientific milestones, publications, congress activities, clinical initiatives, and emerging evidence to internal stakeholders through structured updates, training, and communication channels.
• Champion scientific readiness among internal teams to translate scientific insights and clinical evidence into effective educational materials, field messaging, and scientific enablement resources.
• Drive scientific readiness and engagement initiatives for the Caris Physician Oncology Alliance and other tumor-specific working groups, helping drive collaboration, education, and evidence-based decision making across stakeholder audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD or MD) in molecular biology, genetics, oncology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in oncology, molecular diagnostics, or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop scientific content and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, MSL teams, or Commercial.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual communication platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong PowerPoint and scientific presentation development capabilities.
• Experience supporting KOL engagement, advisory boards, speaker programs, or scientific communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed teams and collaborate across department levels.
• Proven track record of organizing scientific information, managing content workflows, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to tailor scientific messaging to internal and external audiences.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift routine office supplies and operate standard office equipment.

Training

• All job-specific, compliance, and safety training assigned will be required and completed based on organizational needs.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.