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Position Summary

The Associate, Corporate Development supports the Vice Chairman and Corporate Development team in advancing Caris' strategic growth initiatives. This position is responsible for financial and market analysis, competitive intelligence, investor relations support, strategic partnership development, and evaluation of corporate development opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions and international expansion initiatives. The Associate collaborates closely with executive leadership, including the Vice Chairman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, and Chief Financial Officer, to support strategic planning and execution across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial performance metrics and key business analytics.

• Conduct competitor benchmarking analyses, including evaluation of scientific data, clinical evidence, and commercial positioning.

• Perform total addressable market (TAM) analyses and assess market trends to support strategic initiatives.

• Identify and develop relationships with strategic channel partners.

• Support investor outreach activities, including preparation of investor presentations, management scripts, investor meetings, conferences, and roadshows.

• Assist in the identification, evaluation, and assessment of financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate partnerships, and international business development opportunities.

• Develop and maintain financial models, strategic analyses, valuation materials, board presentations, and external presentation materials.

• Monitor industry developments, capital markets activity, competitor performance, and emerging trends relevant to precision medicine and molecular diagnostics.

• Support the Corporate Development team's academic oncology center initiatives, including the Precision Oncology Alliance (POA).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

• One (1) to four (4) years of professional experience with exposure to equity research, corporate finance, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or a related professional services environment.

• Experience developing and maintaining financial models using Microsoft Excel.

• Experience creating executive-level presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize scientific, financial, and market information.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of the Internet for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scientific education with exposure to corporate finance.

• Understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, genomics, or related scientific disciplines.

• Experience supporting equity research, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, corporate strategy, or business development activities.

• Experience within the biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industries.

• Knowledge of precision medicine and oncology markets.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.

• Frequently operates a computer and other standard office equipment.

• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds.

• Ability to travel as needed for meetings, conferences, and business activities.

Training

All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

• This position requires periodic travel, including overnight travel, as business needs dictate.

• May require attendance at meetings, conferences, or events outside of normal business hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet business needs.

Annual Hiring Range

$100,000 - $140,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process.

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.