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 is seeking a Director, Strategy & Operations to drive product ideation, strategy, and execution for novel multimodal AI products custom developed with Life Sciences partners. This role will be responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle, from developing product concepts, based on scientific hypotheses and customer needs, through development, launch, commercialization, translating and ensuring alignment with partners’ business strategies and objectives.
The Director, Strategy & Operations will take a highly collaborative approach with key stakeholders from Life Sciences companies to ideate new products, and define associated roadmaps. This role will work cross-functionally both internally and externally, across diverse science, engineering, medical, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams. In addition to AI product acumen, this role requires a strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and the application of translational medicine throughout the stages of development and commercialization of therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities
Understand Life Sciences partners’ business needs and scientific hypotheses, and translate these aims into product concepts, refined through iteration with partners.
Translate early stage product ideas and proof-of-concept results into well-defined product profiles and clear roadmaps, considering partner needs.
Drive clear communication and alignment with partners for all product-related workstreams.
Manage the product lifecycle for Life Sciences custom products from inception and proof-of-concept through product development, launch, go-to-market, and post-market evaluation.
- Collaborate with internal medical, AI, and translational research subject matter experts to determine feasibility, technical approach, and drive execution.
Optimize internal processes to improve product lifecycle delivery and time-to-market.
Collaborate with quality and regulatory subject matter experts to ensure ongoing compliance with Paige and Tempus’s regulatory obligations and quality standards.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in product management or strategy at the intersection of healthcare and technology, including responsibility for the vision, strategy, and roadmap of complex products in regulated environments.
Proven track record (2+ years) of managing AI products through the entire lifecycle, from ideation to launch (0 to 1).
Extensive experience in customer and/or partner management
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and engage diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Deep familiarity and demonstrated understanding of the drug development lifecycle.
Familiarity with molecular biology, translational medicine, and diagnostics preferred.
Experience working with Life Sciences or Biopharma partners in a product management or translational research role preferred.
Skilled at engaging users, customers, and partners to distill feedback into clear, agile product requirements and roadmaps.
NYC Base Salary Range: $170,000-$250,000
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from New York and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, Illinois). 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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of product management or strategy experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, owning vision, strategy, and roadmaps for regulated products.
- Proven track record (2+ years) managing AI products through full lifecycle from ideation to launch (0 to 1).
- Extensive experience in customer and/or partner management.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder engagement skills across organizational levels.
- Deep familiarity and demonstrated understanding of the drug development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with molecular biology, translational medicine, and diagnostics.
- Experience working with Life Sciences or Biopharma partners in product management or translational research roles.
- Skilled at engaging users, customers, and partners to translate feedback into agile product requirements and roadmaps.
What the Team is Saying
Tempus AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short‑term disability, mental‑health/EAP, FSAs, and even pet insurance. Feedback suggests this breadth meets core needs for many employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On‑site cafeteria meals, stocked snacks, an on‑site barista, commuter benefits, gym discounts, ERGs, and regular events enhance daily experience, especially at Chicago HQ. Feedback suggests these amenities add tangible value for those working regularly on‑site.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and an onsite Mother’s Room are highlighted, alongside hybrid work in many roles. Feedback suggests these supports help work‑life integration for caregivers.
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What We Do
We bring together one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal clinical and molecular data with a robust suite of AI tools to help physicians personalize care in real time, connect patients with therapies and clinical trials, and enable partners to accelerate discovery and development of new treatments. With ~8 million de-identified research records and 350+ petabytes of data, Tempus partners with more than half of U.S. oncologists and the majority of the top 20 global pharma companies. Our teams are pioneering work across oncology, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, and beyond—transforming how care is delivered and therapies are developed. At Tempus, every role contributes to our mission: to help each patient benefit from the experiences of those who came before. For more information, visit tempus.com.
Why Work With Us
We’re looking for people who can change the world. People who question the status quo and refuse to shy away from tough problems. For builders who are never done building, and the learners who are never done learning. Passionate individuals with undying curiosity who want to take on one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced—head on.
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