Science Writer

Tempus AI•Chicago, IL

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Tempus is seeking a Science Writer to join its Scientific Communications (SciComms) team. This role will lead and support cross-functional publication efforts, ideal for a strong writer who can drive projects from inception to publication. The Science Writer will be a clear communicator, proactive problem solver, and effective collaborator, thriving in cross-functional, non-reporting team environments. The role involves partnering on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, cardiology, neurology, etc.) and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including research scientists, medical professionals, medical science or scientific affairs liaisons, and commercial partners, to communicate research insights.

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in biomedical/life sciences or quantitative field with relevant scientific or clinical background.
Working knowledge in one of these areas: real-world data/evidence (RWD/RWE), human genomics, clinical research concepts, computational biology (machine learning, statistics, algorithms, bioinformatics), and/or oncology.
Exceptional scientific writing, editing, verbal communication, and organization skills.
Experience writing and submitting manuscripts, abstracts, grants, or other technical documents to conferences, journals, and funding agencies, along with a track record of success.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and translate primary scientific literature for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
Working knowledge with GPP and ICMJE guidelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and a general openness to using generative AI tooling.
Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), multi-omic data types, hereditary/germline testing, and/or clinical development.
Understanding of genomic data types, archiving standards, and best practices for data and code reproducibility.
Proven ability to manage multi-faceted research projects to successful completion.
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
Comfortable working with in-person and remote team members.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of scientific/clinical manuscripts for publication in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, including writing, editing, managing internal review, and submission.
Draft, edit, and manage conference-related materials, including abstracts, posters, and slide deck presentations.
Collaborate on cross-functional communication initiatives, such as publication-related marketing materials, to enhance the visibility and impact of Tempus research.
Manage assigned publication roadmaps by maintaining clear timelines for document generation, submission, revision, and publication.
Partner with authors to ensure adherence to both external (Good Publication Practice [GPP], International Committee of Medical Journal Editors [ICMJE], and/or journal/conference-specific instructions) and internal compliance guidelines.
Perform targeted literature/reference searches and support the generation of other technical documentation as needed.