Director Corporate Communications

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 Director of Corporate Communications and Brand will be responsible for helping to build and execute strategic corporate reputation, thought leadership, storytelling and company positioning ensuring short-term and long-term visibility. The position reports to the Vice President Corporate Communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare communications and precision medicine. This collaborative leader will possess a strong track record of success in developing corporate communications to ensure quality, efficiency and consistency in messaging, media strategy and reputation management.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage external press release communications to advance perception, increase media pickup, drive website traffic, enhance visibility and improve reach.

• Responsible for day-to-day corporate communication writing and editing of communications.

• Proactive identification of opportunities to position, support and promote Caris related to internal and external content, message development and media outreach.

• Direct and implement communications and brand strategy that is aligned with key marketing initiatives and strategic business priorities.

• Articulate the Company's thought leadership platform, defining the issues and topics that create opportunities for engagement and story creation.

• Identify brand and communications needs, make recommendations and align on communications approach.

• Provide counsel on and align external communication strategies, competitive landscape, approaches and messaging.

• Development of a comprehensive presenter portfolio, managing interviews, backgrounders, speaking requests and briefing documents.

• Develop messaging and talking points for spokespeople when needed, including internal communications, media interviews and speaking opportunities.

• Monitor the external and internal environments for opportunities related to organizational positioning.

• Collaborate with the corporate communications and marketing team members to execute strategic communication plans and external positioning.

• Provide communications expertise and support to marketing, conferences and events teams.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in corporate communications.

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare communications, life sciences or pharma.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.

• Exceptional writing, editing and reviewing skills.

• Strong curiosity, learning capacity and independent decision-making ability.

• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration and partnership.

• Excellent presentation (written and verbal) communication skills.

• Exemplary planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions to business issues.

• Must be able to work across levels in the organization to drive projects to completion.

• This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite at our corporate headquarters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications, marketing, or business administration.

• Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-paced, competing, deadline-driven environment.

• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Drive for Results (Service, Quality and Continuous Improvement) - Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to the delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.

• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.

• Teamwork - Commitment to the achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other team members.

• Customer Service Focus - Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding customer needs (internal and external) and then satisfying the customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift objects over 20 pounds.

• The ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

Training

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

Other

• This position is located in Irving, Texas, and is a hybrid/in-office role (vs remote).

• This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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.