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.
We are looking for a Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director to join Tempus as the medical lead for Tempus' TIME Trials program Medical Leads in the TIME Trials group work closely with a multidisciplinary group of data scientists, operational personnel and site specialists to execute a large portfolio of cancer clinical trials, build relationships between Tempus and external collaborators, and support clinical trial operations and enrollment. In addition, Time Medical Leads collaborate with other business units within the organization, providing critical medical input to advance various Tempus AI initiatives. Suitable candidates must have experience in clinical research, especially in the areas of oncology, precision medicine, device and/or drug development. Great communication and relationship-building skills with external medical directors, key opinion leaders and investigators, CRO personnel and external study teams is a must. This position will report to the Vice President of Clinical Research.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serving as a medical lead for Tempus TIME Program
- Works well in a matrix environment and able to interface with multidisciplinary teams including biostatistics, R&D scientists, bioinformatics, operations, legal, business development, scientific communications, marketing, regulatory, and more
- Contribute to and execute our strategy with positive attitude
Requirements:
- MD or Pharm D degree. Advanced training in Oncology preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience required. Could be in the Clinical Research Organization, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, or academic research setting
- Previous experience leading teams
- Experience with site engagement and operations in clinical research settings
- Strong communication skills regarding the Tempus mission and strengths, including oral and written communication skills
- Able to work well with external investigators including key opinion leaders
- Innovative thinking regarding study execution
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The expected salary range below is applicable if the role is performed from [Remote] and may vary for other locations. 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.
Remote - USA Range
$275,000—$310,000 USD
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.
Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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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.
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