Head of Data & AI Partnerships, Life Sciences

Tempus AI; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Tempus AI is seeking a Director of Data & AI Partnerships to lead Life Sciences partnerships with top pharma/biotech clients. The role focuses on strategy, cross-functional leadership, and driving data/AI value across R&D, clinical, and translational programs.

The position requires senior relationship management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to align Tempus capabilities with client strategies. Travel is expected 30–40 days per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Business Development, Sales, and/or Consulting in Life Sciences as lead account/relationship manager (Pharma/Biotech).
• Prefer 3+ years on Oncology assets or supporting projects in this space.
• Prefer 5+ years with Life Sciences R&D and Real World Data providers.
• Proven track record as trusted advisor with clients.
• Willingness to travel 30-40 days/year domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive global account strategy with scientific and business ops teams.
• Meet and exceed revenue goals for Tempus Data and AI product lines at accounts.
• Build and maintain executive and R&D relationships and lead CXO strategy.
• Negotiate, secure and manage contracts with assigned client accounts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver value and sponsor client case studies.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Strategic Account Management

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Industry Knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Science or Business

MBA or Healthcare Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Tempus AI is seeking a Director of Data & AI Partnerships to lead Life Sciences partnerships with top pharma/biotech clients. The role focuses on strategy, cross-functional leadership, and driving data/AI value across R&D, clinical, and translational programs.

The position requires senior relationship management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to align Tempus capabilities with client strategies. Travel is expected 30–40 days per year.