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.
What You’ll Do
As an Intellectual Property Attorney at Tempus, you’ll be responsible for safeguarding the innovative ideas and discoveries that drive Tempus forward. Key responsibilities include collaborating with R&D and Product teams, managing patent and trademark portfolios and staying current on IP law. You will work directly with Tempus scientists, engineers and product teams to identify and capture new, patentable innovations and trademarks. You will evaluate inventions, conduct prior art searches to determine patentability and advise on overall IP strategy. Additionally, you will prepare and file patent and trademark applications and manage prosecution of these applications both domestically and internationally with external IP counsel. You will review and edit internal and external publications and communications to mitigate business and legal risks. In furtherance of Tempus’ overall business strategies, you will provide guidance on patent and trademark strategy, portfolio management, IP risk, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of IP laws, industry trends and best practices.
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline is required (Master’s degree or Ph.D. is a plus)
Licensed to Practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office USPTO
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and licensed to practice law in the US
Prior experience in patent preparation and prosecution at either a technology or life sciences company or a law firm
4+ years of experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of US patent law
Working knowledge of trademark and copyright law is a plus
Working knowledge of EU patent law is a plus
Ability to think strategically, while driving and owning initiatives
Highly adaptable and flexible; able to navigate competing priorities
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills to manage complex projects and communicate technical concepts effectively
Chi: $150,000-$210,000
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
- Master's degree or Ph.D.
- Licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Licensed to practice law in the US
- Prior experience in patent preparation and prosecution at a technology or life sciences company or law firm
- 4+ years of experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of US patent law
- Working knowledge of trademark and copyright law
- Working knowledge of EU patent law
- Ability to think strategically and drive initiatives
- Highly adaptable and flexible; able to navigate competing priorities
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
What the Team is Saying
Tempus AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability coverage is paired with FSA and EAP/mental‑health support, plus pet insurance. Feedback suggests this broad healthcare foundation is strong for a tech/healthtech employer.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted across sources, with multi‑week leave for new parents and family supports like an onsite Mother’s Room noted. Feedback suggests these programs are a meaningful part of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks include a company cafeteria with meals, stocked snacks, an on‑site barista, commuter programs, gym discounts, ERGs, and team outings. Feedback suggests these amenities enhance the on‑site experience.
Tempus AI Insights
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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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Most of the team follows a hybrid policy, with some roles allowing for a fully remote arrangement and some roles being onsite only.
