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.
Senior Scientist II, Data Solutions - Sales
Senior Scientist II, Data Solutions - Sales - RWE & Insights is responsible for cultivating and growing Tempus partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to support them in advancing their research, clinical and/or commercial programs. The Data Solutions professional works deeply with customers to understand their key research aims and develop targeted solutions with Tempus colleagues that leverage our products / services in data.
Responsibilities
Meet/exceed revenue goals for set product line while delivering on established strategic objectives for specific client accounts
Build relationships with R&D and commercial executives at partner organizations, enabling identification, development of and support for additional value-creation opportunities
Develop deep scientific understanding of customer pipelines and commercial objectives
Deploy consultative approach to understand where Tempus products/services can meaningfully impact performance against clients’ R&D and/or commercial objectives; drive impetus for adoption of Tempus products / services
Proactively develop and implement scientific strategies and reports to drive and progress customer engagement and become a trusted scientific advisor
Communicate the scientific and technical plans and outcomes to a cross-functional group of stakeholders, both internal and external
Partner with Account Team (Key Account Directors, Alliance Management, Operations) to ensure success against opportunity pipeline
Collaborate with Alliance Management and Operations to manage existing business and identify new opportunities for account growth
Track progress against defined strategic objectives and revenue goals; review progress/setbacks frequently with broader Account Team and Tempus Leadership
Contribute to the development of the Life Sciences portfolio by providing feedback to Leadership regarding client responses and suggestions; maintain a solution-oriented mindset
Stay informed on pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, emerging policy developments and client priorities
Travel approximately 30% of working time, domestically and internationally
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Education to Masters or PhD level combining
quantitative and/or computational skills e.g. Computational Biology, Biostatistics/Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Biometrics, Data Science for Health or similar
biological or medical knowledge e.g. Cancer Biology, Human Disease, Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology or Immunology
And / Or
2+ years of post-grad experience in data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, epidemiology, immunology, public health, or related fields.
Computational skills using SQL, Python and R, especially relevant statistical tools and visualization packages
Experience with Clinical Trial Design and/or Real World Evidence datasets
Experience with integrative methods to model multi-modal clinical and/or omics data
Proactive mindset that bridges ideas to implementable solutions, and can help move both internal and external stakeholders to quickly solve problems
Proven ability to build deep relationships with pharmaceutical stakeholders based on common scientific understanding
Deep knowledge of Drug Discovery, Translational Research / Computational Biology or Real World Evidence methodologies, specifically in Oncology, with passable knowledge of the other discipline
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting creativity, innovation, and scientific excellence
Wins followers with a positive and energetic approach to work and life; gains energy from solving difficult problems
Experience in agile environments and comfort with quick iterations
Exceptional account management, articulation of issues and an ability to navigate a wide range of stakeholders to solve problems
Preferred Experience
Minimum 5+ years as a hands-on-keyboard scientist in one of the disciplines described above
5+ years working with companies who serviced or used Life Sciences companies in Research & Development and/or Real Word Data
Experience in a selling role (with a quota)
Advanced degree (PhD or MD) in relevant disciplines.
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
- Masters or PhD in computational/quantitative and/or biological/medical discipline (Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Genetics, etc.)
- 2+ years post-graduate experience in data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, epidemiology, immunology, public health, or related fields
- Hands-on computational skills using SQL, Python and R (including statistical tools and visualization packages)
- Experience with Clinical Trial Design and/or Real World Evidence datasets
- Experience with integrative methods to model multi-modal clinical and/or omics data
- Proven ability to build deep relationships with pharmaceutical stakeholders and act as scientific advisor
- Deep knowledge of Drug Discovery, Translational Research/Computational Biology or Real World Evidence methodologies, specifically in Oncology
- Experience in agile environments and comfort with quick iterations
- Exceptional account management and stakeholder navigation skills
- Minimum 5+ years as a hands-on scientist (preferred experience)
- 5+ years working with companies servicing or using Life Sciences companies in R&D and/or Real World Data
- Experience in a selling role with quota; prior commercial/sales experience
- Advanced degree (PhD or MD) in relevant discipline (listed as preferred)
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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