Act as Tempus’ senior representative and thought leader on MRD.
Represent Tempus at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and industry forums to strengthen MRD credibility, visibility, and influence
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, cooperative groups, and biopharma collaborators.
Define and execute the enterprise MRD strategy aligned with Tempus priorities.
Lead MRD assay development, clinical study design, validation, and regulatory readiness.
Support business development and partnership opportunities to expand the MRD portfolio.
Oversee cross-functional initiatives spanning R&D, clinical, medical affairs, and commercial teams
Engage with commercial stakeholders during external discussions, aligning MRD development, clinical insights, and business objectives.
Requirements
Medical Doctorate degree
Minimum of 12 years of experience in the healthcare or biotechnology industry, with a focus on molecular diagnostics or oncology.
Proven track record of leadership in MRD (Minimal Residual Disease) or related areas, including experience in assay development and clinical study design.
Experience working with regulatory agencies and understanding of regulatory requirements for diagnostic products.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
Ability to influence and drive initiatives across diverse teams, including R&D, clinical, medical affairs, and commercial.
Willingness to travel as needed to represent Tempus at external events and meetings.
Strong commitment to advancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes.
Benefits
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.
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Hard skills
assay developmentclinical study designregulatory readinessmolecular diagnosticsoncologystrategic planningproblem-solving