Senior Scientist II, Data Solutions - Sales

Tempus AIChicago, IL
$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 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
  • 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

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

Benefits

  • incentive compensation
  • restricted stock units
  • medical and other benefits depending on the position
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