
About Tempus
Transforming healthcare with data-driven insights
Key Highlights
- Largest library of clinical and molecular data in the world
- Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois
- Over $1 billion raised from top-tier investors
- 1,000+ employees dedicated to healthcare technology
Tempus, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a technology company that has developed the largest library of clinical and molecular data, focusing on oncology. With over 1,000 employees, Tempus partners with leading healthcare institutions to provide data-driven insights and personalized treatment ...
🎁 Benefits
Tempus offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, flexible remote work policies, and comprehensive health benefits, including parental...
🌟 Culture
Tempus fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a commitment to improving patient outcomes throu...
Overview
Tempus is hiring a Medical Director of Oncology Assay Development to provide medical guidance on assay development and improvement. You'll work closely with clinical laboratory directors and other stakeholders in Chicago.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in oncology and precision medicine, with experience in assay development and improvement. Your expertise allows you to provide medical guidance on new assay features and troubleshoot with development staff effectively. You understand the importance of regulatory and quality guidance in experimental study design and are comfortable interacting with various stakeholders, including clinical laboratory directors and executives.
You are adept at translating complex medical concepts into actionable insights for assay development, ensuring that the team is aligned with the latest advancements in genomic sequencing and molecular activity. Your collaborative nature enables you to participate in quarterly roadmap planning for R&D resources, contributing to the strategic direction of assay development.
What you'll do
In this role, you will provide medical guidance on new assay development and continuous improvement efforts. You will represent the medical oncology stakeholder perspective in assay development decisions, ensuring that the assays meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy. Your responsibilities will include assisting with regulatory and quality guidance for experimental and validation study design, as well as troubleshooting with assay development staff to address any challenges that arise.
You will closely interact with clinical laboratory directors to direct assay transfer plans and collaborate with the vice president of clinical pathology and the chief science officer on strategic initiatives. Your role will also involve minimal participation in routine NGS clinical signout, with expectations of maintaining your medical license and accreditation. You will play a crucial role in advancing the healthcare industry through your contributions to precision medicine and the development of innovative assays.
What we offer
At Tempus, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to transforming cancer treatment through data-driven insights. We offer a collaborative work environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will have a meaningful impact on patient care. Join us in our commitment to advancing the healthcare industry and improving outcomes for patients through precision medicine.
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