Senior Manager - Product Development & Validation
Job Description
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 Senior Manager - Product Development & Validation is responsible for inventory management, project oversight and management, and acts as an SME to external teams where appropriate. The Senior Manager's scope of responsibility includes cross-functional team integration and communication, in addition to department wide organizational skills.
Job Responsibilities
Participation in strategical planning of laboratory development and expansion.
Maintain laboratory inventory as it relates to assay development and validation testing.
Connect with external and 3rd party vendors to coordinate evaluation of assays, reagents, and technologies.
Submits and follows through with legal documents and agreements as required.
Ensure proper laboratory planning and management, equipment calibration and maintenance, safety.
Exhibits skilled management that benefits the team and encourages growth, development, and participation.
Must exhibit proficient managerial skills including motivation, organization, conflict resolution, and task delegation.
Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
Accepts other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Experience managing teams for assay development/validation for clinical labs (beneficial).
3+ years of management in Product Development.
Experience managing teams with 5+ people.
Ability to independently solve or escalate problems appropriately and in a timely manner.
Strong team skills with an ability to work with other employees in a positive and constructive way.
Good business judgment.
Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills; willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.
Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
Customer Service Focus – Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.
Physical Demands
Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift objects over 30 pounds.
May have exposure to high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material in the lab environment.
May be required to handle and transport hazardous waste materials.
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.