Hybrid Senior Medical Director – Thoracic Oncology

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About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Health Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
  • Flexible Spending Account to pay for certain out-of-pocket expenses
  • Paid time off, including: vacation, sick time and holidays
  • 401k match and Financial Planning tools
  • LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Tuition Assistance

Job title

Senior Medical Director – Thoracic Oncology

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$300,000 - $375,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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