What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Program Manager position at Caris Life Sciences?
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 Facilities Program Manager oversees the process planning, solution design, and execution of multiple programs and projects within a life sciences environment, including office space, laboratories, GMP manufacturing spaces, and research facilities. This role combines project-level oversight with program-level coordination to ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.
Job Responsibilities
Program Management
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.
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 Facilities Program Manager oversees the process planning, solution design, and execution of multiple programs and projects within a life sciences environment, including office space, laboratories, GMP manufacturing spaces, and research facilities. This role combines project-level oversight with program-level coordination to ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.
Job Responsibilities
Program Management
- Develop and manage a portfolio of projects supporting strategic initiatives.
- Align project objectives with corporate priorities and scientific operations.
- Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and risk management strategies.
- Develop standards for the development of facility programs and solutions.
- Monitor program performance metrics and ensure resource optimization across projects.
- Plan and execute individual projects from concept through completion.
- Coordinate with technical SME’s and stakeholders to meet technical and compliance requirements.
- Manage budgets, schedules, communications, financial reporting, and vendor contracts for each project.
- Ensure adherence to FDA, GMP, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
- Implement environmental health and safety protocols for all projects.
- Ensure all projects are aligned with Caris Quality Management System expectations and protocols.
- Serve as the primary liaison between facilities, research teams, executive leadership, and contractors for program and projects.
- Ability to frame projects clearly and succinctly to ensure users and leaders are engaged and aware at the right level.
- Provide transparent communication on program status, risks, and milestones.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the program portfolio.
- Ensure quality standards and validation requirements are met for all facilities.
- High degree of safety management throughout the project.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 7 years of experience in program management within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech environments.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and laboratory requirements.
- Proficiency in program and project management tools as well as a high degree of technology understanding.
- Highly proficient in process mapping. Six Sigma background and Green Belt Certification preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and working knowledge of Internet for business use.
- Masters Degree
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Ability to function in dynamic job site environments that may include climbing, lifting, and variable footing situations.
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
- This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
- Job may require after-hours response to emergency issues.
- Periodically scheduled on-call may require after-hours response for technical emergencies not explicitly related to assigned job responsibilities.
- At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.
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.