Associate - Corporate Development

About the Role

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, Finance, 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.

Pay

Annual Hiring Range: $100,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation offer 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.