Senior Director, Clinical Lab Operations at Tempus

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Biotechnology, Precision MedicineIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science
Experience with molecular biology and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Experience supervising others in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
Minimum of 7+ years working in a clinical lab
Experience with NYSDOH and GCLP regulations (highly desirable)
Experience with analytical and clinical validations (highly desirable)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to delegate tasks to others
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction
Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer
Impeccable attention to detail

Responsibilities

Oversee the strategic operations of a cutting-edge, high-volume clinical laboratory to support next-generation sequencing workflow with rapid turnaround times
Deliver regular updates to executive team summarizing laboratory performance, turnaround times, instrument downtime, productivity, and other performance metrics
Contribute to laboratory capacity planning for personnel, capital equipment, and space
Work with inter-departmental team leaders to build efficiencies and streamline processes
Advocate for laboratory processes during development of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and other data systems
Ensure regulatory compliance within the lab, including CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, GCLP, and OSHA
Monitor laboratory proficiency testing and quality control trends; ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Collaborate with assay development team to ensure successful tech transfer of new products to the clinical lab
Possess a deep working knowledge of technical equipment and processes and find efficiencies for improved workflow and performance
Deliver laboratory efficiencies and error-reduction through automation and process engineering
Oversee the laboratory training program to ensure training protocols are sufficient
Provide technical direction, mentoring, and professional guidance to laboratory employees
Attract and retain top talent; create growth opportunities for staff

Skills

Next-Generation Sequencing

Laboratory Operations

CAP

CLIA

NYSDOH

GCLP

OSHA

Laboratory Information Systems

Quality Control

Process Engineering

Automation

Tech Transfer

Regulatory Compliance

Proficiency Testing

Tempus

AI-driven healthcare data analysis platform

About Tempus

Tempus focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through the use of data and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The company offers a platform that analyzes medical data to provide insights for physicians, helping them make better treatment decisions. This platform also aids pharmaceutical and biotech companies in drug development by identifying new targets and assessing treatment effectiveness. For patients, Tempus identifies personalized therapy options, particularly in cancer care, where their research has shown increased opportunities for tailored treatments. They have developed a pan-cancer organoid platform and a liquid biopsy assay for profiling circulating tumor DNA. Tempus generates revenue by charging healthcare providers and companies for access to their platform and insights, setting them apart from competitors by their focus on personalized medicine and extensive cancer research.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$894.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Risks

Competition from partners like Genialis may lead to conflicts of interest.

Ambry Genetics acquisition could pose financial risks if synergies aren't realized.

Technical challenges may arise in integration with Flatiron's OncoEMR platform.

Differentiation

Tempus uses AI to analyze clinical and molecular data for precision medicine.

Their platform aids in personalized treatment decisions for cancer patients.

Tempus collaborates with biotech firms to enhance drug development using real-world data.

Upsides

Increased AI adoption in healthcare boosts Tempus' partnerships and collaborations.

Acquisition of Ambry Genetics expands Tempus' genetic testing capabilities.

Integration with Flatiron's OncoEMR enhances precision in cancer treatment plans.

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