Tempus is advancing data-driven precision medicine with the practical application of AI in healthcare. It’s About Time.
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison, External Research
Location
Illinois + 2 moreAll locations: Illinois | California | New York
Posted
51 days ago
Salary
$120K - $190K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
(Senior) Medical Science Liaison, External Research
Tempus AI
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. 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. We are looking for a high-performing and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to support the commercial, research, and educational objectives of the company. We are seeking a field-based MSL with a strong clinical and scientific background in oncology, genomic testing, and excellent communication skills to educate healthcare providers about Tempus assays and technologies. We are considering candidates residing either in Chicago or in a field-based location within the US. Responsibilities - Provide medical support to strategic account managers (Precision Medicine Program Managers) to ensure successful management of research discussions and intake of study concepts for potential collaborations - Engage academic KOLs and investigators in oncology to work on collaborative external research with Tempus, including investigator-initiated trials, assay grants for biobank samples or prospective trials, and real-world retrospective data studies - Proactively seek opportunities for incorporating Tempus assays into high-impact external research, including collaborations with cooperative group trials and pharmaceutical trials (company-sponsored or investigator-led trials) - Identify data gaps and clinical unmet needs in key cancer types for each Tempus assay platform or molecular signature - Assess study proposals received from investigators for completeness, clarity, feasibility, clinical and scientific merit, and strategic value - Serve as research liaison between internal data scientists and external academic investigators for all study-related communications, including iterative workflows in reviewing analyses and study results - Support medical writing of abstracts, data presentations, and manuscripts on external research study collaborations - Support engagements with potential research collaborators through regularly scheduled specialty-specific Tempus+ Working Group meetings, which include faculty from a broad range of academic and community oncology centers - Manage and leverage KOL relationships gained through study collaborations to support broader research and educational interests for the organization - Collaborate with the Medical Affairs Team and other internal teams in supporting medical advisory boards - Contribute to team tracking and management of the External Research Portfolio, including abstract and Publication Planning/execution efforts - Support the development and management of a Medical Research Strategy and Scientific Exchange Plans to guide the prioritization of new external research investments through conducting biannual clinical reviews of unmet needs for biomarkers for immunotherapy and targeted therapies, tumor response monitoring, and minimal residual disease in each cancer type - Liaison cross-functionally with internal stakeholders in Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Al engineers - Attend oncology conferences and cooperative group research meetings with the objectives of connecting with KOLs and providing comprehensive meeting synopses and summaries of high-impact scientific content - Continuously update internal stakeholders on relevant medical and scientific knowledge as well as proactively sharing market intelligence Required Skills - 2+ years of Medical Science Liaison or other Medical Affairs experience in the diagnostics, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries is required - Ability to project manage up to 25-30 individual study collaborations in different phases of execution is essential - Ability to work with commercial field-based sales and business account managers is essential. - Ability to communicate, liaison, and manage expectations effectively with KOLs and academic researchers is essential - Existing KOL relationships in the field of oncology is preferred. - Strong public speaking skills and ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific topics and concepts internally to cross-functional teams and externally to physicians and researchers - Working knowledge of statistical methods and clinical trial design principles is preferred - Working knowledge of genomic laboratory-developed testing (LDT); familiarity with CLIA-88’, CAP, Sunshine Act (2013) - Self-starter with an ownership mindset able to work and deliver on tight timelines - Ability to travel (up to 50%) Educational and Experience Requirements - Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSN, BSN) - Advanced knowledge and experience in molecular oncology, biomarkers, and diagnostic platforms in clinical oncology is required - Experience in medical writing for abstracts, scientific presentations, and manuscripts is required - Formal education and experience in conducting translational or clinical research in oncology is strongly desired - Experience working in clinical settings, particularly within academic institutions, is strongly desired #LI-NK1 #LI-REMOTE $120,000-$190,000 The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position. 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. 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.
Benefits
- 401(K), Commuter benefits, Company equity, Company-sponsored outings, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Volunteer in local community, Family medical leave, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Generous PTO, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Highly diverse management team, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Mentorship program, Paid volunteer time, Onsite gym, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Pair programming, Paid sick days, Onsite office parking, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Recreational clubs, Lunch and learns, Relocation assistance, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Continuing education available during work hours, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Some meals provided, Mental health benefits, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Hybrid work model, Meditation space, Mother's room, Flexible time off, Bereavement leave benefits
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