Senior Scientist, Life Science and Research Analytics

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

The Senior Scientist,  Life Science, and Research Analytics in the Real World Data Science org will leverage Tempus' multimodal database to deliver proof of concept studies and actionable findings with a strong commercial focus to internal and external stakeholders.  This role will deploy a consultative approach to understand where insights from Tempus’ database can meaningfully impact patient care or development programs.  In this team, you will design and perform complex computational analyses, pitch presentations, and publications to guide decision-making for biopharma and medical providers.  These initiatives will deliver transformational impact in the clinical setting and across the entire drug development lifecycle. Top candidates will possess strong cancer biology and genomic analytical training and the ability to communicate complex scientific findings to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independent Contribution:
• Independently execute complex translational and real-world evidence research projects integrating molecular and clinical data from the Tempus multimodal platform to derive novel insights.
• Leadership:
• Manage scientific activities, including scoping net new projects, generating high-quality contracted deliverables, and serving as the key scientific lead.
• Coordinate with leads in Research, Engineering, Data Science, and Medical Affairs to identify and develop value-creation opportunities.
• Help train and manage junior scientists on the team.
• Scientific Communication: 
• Present scientific findings clearly and meaningfully to diverse sets of internal and external stakeholders.
• Document, summarize, and communicate highly technical results and methods clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Author whitepapers and peer-reviewed publications to illustrate the value of multimodal analysis and AI in drug discovery.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in computational oncology research to identify specific areas where the Tempus platform can establish new markets.
• Conduct pipeline and portfolio reviews to proactively determine all areas where the Tempus platform could add value to the drug development or clinical setting.
• Apply this knowledge to enhance research methodologies and improve overall research and Tempus offerings.
• Partner with our pharma clients and commercial teams to co-architect computational research projects leveraging the Tempus platform to advance precision medicine research programs.
• Develop and drive global account strategy in coordination with commercial and medical teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Biostatistics/Statistical Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Immunology, or similar) plus 2 years of experience or postdoctoral studies. Alternatively, a PhD in Molecular Biology or Immunology combined with a very strong record in computational biology.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in drug development leveraging genomic and multimodal data for drug discovery and development.
• Technical/Scientific Skills: Proficient in R, Python, and SQL. Strong understanding of cancer biology.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. 

Preferred Skillsets/Background:

• Strong understanding of molecular data and artificial intelligence in drug discovery with experience in integrative modeling of multi-modal clinical and omics data.
• Previous experience working with large transcriptome and NGS data sets.
• Prior consulting and/or client-facing experience is highly desirable
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to shift priorities seamlessly.
• Experience with R package development.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Experience with: Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, R Package development,  tidyverse, ggplot, Git, matplotlib, seaborn, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, D3, Plot.ly, Flask, Dask, Docker, AWS.
• Goal orientation, self-motivation, and drive to make a positive impact in healthcare.

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.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.