Lead Scientist, Data Insights & Hypothesis Design

Tempus, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus, Inc. is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead Data Insights and Hypothesis Design, shaping the scientific coherence of Tempus’s multimodal data platform.

You will bridge complex molecular science with scalable data engineering and guide large-scale datasets in neurology and immunology with rigorous scientific validation. The role emphasizes data prototyping, UAT, and cross-functional leadership, leveraging Python, R, and SQL to deliver production-grade analyses and actionable insights

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative, NGS-related discipline with 6+ years of industry experience.
• Experience across precision medicine, translational research, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous data evaluations and prototype new data offerings using SQL, R, and Python.
• Translate client research objectives into clinico-genomic data strategies and align datasets to research needs.
• Serve as a core scientific authority across the organization, evaluating datasets and delivering validated evidence.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data modeling

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Tempus, Inc. is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead Data Insights and Hypothesis Design, shaping the scientific coherence of Tempus’s multimodal data platform.

You will bridge complex molecular science with scalable data engineering and guide large-scale datasets in neurology and immunology with rigorous scientific validation. The role emphasizes data prototyping, UAT, and cross-functional leadership, leveraging Python, R, and SQL to deliver production-grade analyses and actionable insights