Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs Life Sciences

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tempus AI is expanding our high-performing Scientific Affairs team to support the commercial growth objectives of the Life Sciences business development segment of the company. We are seeking a medical affairs professional in oncology with experience in both therapeutics and diagnostics, and with excellent communication skills to educate internal and external stakeholders on the application of Tempus NGS and multi-omics offerings to pharmaceutical development programs, including companion diagnostic development. This position will report to the Senior Director Medical Affairs. 

The position will require <20% travel. We are considering candidates residing across the U.S. for this remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Function as an internal scientific/technical expert with respect to all Tempus oncology test offerings;

• Contribute to the development of scientifically/technically accurate and comprehensive marketing messages/collateral for external and internal stakeholders (biopharma partners, internal commercial teams, etc.); 

• Review and approve Life Science Marketing / Strategic Operations promotional content, outreaches, training materials, and slide decks

• Provide the Life Sciences Business Development Team with strategic and tactical medical support and education with the objectives of incorporating Tempus oncology tissue NGS, liquid biopsy (ctDNA) and multi omics test offerings into pharmaceutical drug trials;

• Maintain current market intelligence on new and existing competitor products to help define opportunities for pharma customer engagements based on anticipated NGS and multi-omics testing needs for clinical trials in each major cancer type (e.g., lung, breast, colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancer);

• Support profiling and analyses of pharmaceutical company pipelines along with key scientific trends in molecular diagnostics influencing drug development programs; 

• Provide clinical and scientific perspectives in pharmaceutical client engagement meetings, providing medical presentations when needed in support of Tempus tests;

• Network with key internal stakeholders in clinical development, translational science, medical affairs, and business development working on oncology pipeline / development strategies to identify opportunities for collaboration;

• Identify opportunities to close education gaps of internal pharma business development and account management teams;

• Respond promptly and accurately to internal medical information requests from Life Sciences account directors on Tempus testing and technologies;

• Attend key oncology clinical and scientific congresses to support potential pharmaceutical clients and to support the Medical Affairs team’s coverage of high impact abstracts/posters/oral presentations

Required Skills:

• Fundamental understanding of the field of molecular oncology and related clinical patient management diagnostic algorithms 

• Keen attention to detail in review/approval for medical/legal/regulatory content submissions

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills, strong inter- and intradepartmental management skills, ability to educate and train

• Extensive working knowledge of phase I-IV oncology drug development programs and processes 

• Public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts

• Strong business acumen with ability to define strategies and manage operational plans to achieve strategic business objectives

• Self-starter with an ownership mindset able to work and deliver on tight timelines

• Must reside within the U.S.; ability to travel up to 20%

Education and Required Experience:

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)

• Understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostic testing

• 5+ years of oncology pharmaceutical company experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or translational science.  

Remote - USA Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 USD

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.