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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

This position provides high-level, professional administrative support to Executive, SVP and VP level leadership in the commercial organization. The Executive Assistant will serve as a strategic partner and trusted liaison, ensuring the smooth execution of daily operations, complex scheduling, travel coordination, and confidential communications. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and discretion while representing the Commercial Office in interactions with internal and external stakeholders. The position also includes support for executive travel, client and leadership meetings, and the preparation of presentations and communications critical to Caris’ commercial success.

Job Responsibilities

+ Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Commercial Officer, managing a highly dynamic and confidential schedule across multiple business units and time zones.

+ Coordinate and prepare executive meetings, including internal leadership sessions, client engagements, and cross-functional commercial reviews.

+ Partner with Commercial leadership to create and edit meeting content, including PowerPoint presentations, briefing materials, and executive summaries for Sales, Marketing, Managed Care, and Billing initiatives.

+ Attend/Travel to select internal and external meetings to capture detailed notes, track key action items, and ensure timely follow-up.

+ Manage domestic and international travel arrangements for the CCO and accompanying team members, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation; travel with the executive as needed to ensure seamless meeting execution and onsite coordination.

+ Prepare, submit, and track expense reports and invoices; reconcile and monitor budgets related to Commercial travel and events.

+ Coordinate the planning and logistics for Commercial team meetings, conferences, and client events, both on-site and off-site.

+ Screen and prioritize incoming communications; draft and edit correspondence and other materials with accuracy, clarity, and adherence to Caris brand standards.

+ Establish and maintain organized filing systems and ensure proper documentation of sensitive and confidential materials.

+ Support cross-functional collaboration between Commercial leadership and other departments including Operations, Finance, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Communications.

+ Assist with special projects, departmental initiatives, and executive communications as directed by the CCO.

+ Provide back-up support to other senior executive assistants as needed.

Required Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 years of high-level executive support experience, with experience supporting a C-suite or VP-level executive.

+ Demonstrated experience supporting commercial, sales, or marketing leadership in a corporate or life sciences environment.

+ Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat; capable of creating polished and visually consistent presentation materials.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to compose professional correspondence and executive communications.

+ Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential information.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

+ 10 years of executive assistant experience supporting senior commercial or C-suite executives.

+ Experience in Sales, Marketing, or Managed Care environments, preferably within the healthcare or life sciences industry.

+ Familiarity with CRM tools, analytics platforms, and marketing systems a plus.

Physical Demands

+ May be required to lift office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

+ Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive motion (typing, data entry).

+ Some crouching, bending, and standing may be required.

+ Majority of work performed in an office or hybrid environment.

Other

+ Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

+ Travel required, including occasional travel accompanying the Chief Commercial Officer for major client, conference, or leadership events.

**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.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.