Associate Medical Director/Medical Director, Clinical Development

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Tempus is seeking an Associate Medical Director/Medical Director, Clinical Development to join its Medical Science team. This role is crucial for driving clinical development plans for new precision medicine products, such as genomic assays and algorithmic diagnostics. If you are passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry, this is an opportunity to leverage AI's impact on clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Drive Clinical Development plans for new precision medicine products through their entire lifecycle, including clinical validation, clinical utility studies, and post-market data review across various oncology indications.
• Provide medical expertise and subspecialty clinical context for development and delivery.
• Design and conduct studies, including documentation and data analysis.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment, including biostatistics, R&D scientists, bioinformatics, operations, legal, business development, scientific communications, marketing, regulatory, and more.
• Deliver clinical/scientific presentations and publications for medical audiences, including conferences.
• Engage in collaborations with external clinical research centers and investigators.

Requirements

• MD degree or equivalent, with advanced training in Oncology preferred.
• 5 years of clinical research experience, including experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical, clinical research organization, or primary investigator academic research settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, strategic thinking, implementation, and research skills.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and driven to make a positive impact in healthcare.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Experience with site engagement and operations in clinical research settings.
• Strong communication skills, including oral and written communication.
• Innovative thinker regarding clinical development and study execution.

Preferred Skillsets

• Understanding of or interest in genomics, molecular diagnostics, data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics/clinical informatics, real-world evidence, clinical innovation, or novel technologies in drug discovery and clinical development.
• Previous experience with:
  • Leading teams, including planning and timely organization of clinical development plan components, clinical trial development, and cross-functional work.
  • Precision medicine, drug development, medical devices, or diagnostics development.
  • Medical monitoring, study design and documents, and trial oversight and conduct.
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other regulations governing research, health authority responses, and interactions.
  • Clinical practice guidelines, device and/or drug approvals, and label expansions.
  • Planning and management of investigator meetings, advisory boards, and other scientific committees.
  • Clinical partnerships, consulting, and/or client-facing experience.
• Peer-reviewed publications.

Location

• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY
• Redwood, CA

Company Information

Tempus is 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.