Senior Scientist II, Data Solutions

Tempus AI•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Tempus is a healthcare company at the forefront of change, using AI to impact clinical care. Our proprietary platform connects an ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver actionable insights to physicians, empowering researchers to better understand disease and drive better outcomes through individualized care. We are looking for a Senior Scientist II, Data Solutions - Sales to join our rapidly growing Life Sciences team. This role will focus on establishing and expanding partnerships with pharmaceutical companies while driving revenue for Tempus product line. 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

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