Remote Director, Real-World Data & Outcomes Research

Tempus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Target bonus

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Tempus is seeking a Director of Outcomes Research Data Specialist to expand external partnerships, drive commercial growth of Real-World Evidence solutions, and shape the strategic direction of our Outcomes Research offering. This remote US role reports to the Outcomes Research team and collaborates with data science, product, and clinical teams.

Candidates bring 5+ years in life sciences partnerships, a track record of revenue growth, and deep oncology RWE knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting or partnership experience in life sciences, real-world evidence, HEOR, or related fields.
• Ability to educate on or position data-driven solutions, RWE offerings, or analytics-based services to Pharma and biotech partners.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets, building long-term client relationships, and managing complex enterprise accounts.
• Familiarity with oncology research, oncology clinical trials, and use of RWE in evidence generation.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts for the Outcomes Research team, identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships with Pharma, biotech, and other life science organizations.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Tempus’s real-world data and analytic solutions, aligning offerings to client needs across Medical Affairs, HEOR, Epidemiology, Commercial and RWE teams.
• Partner closely with clients to understand scientific, clinical, and commercial objectives; translate those needs into high-value Tempus RWE study proposals and data solutions.
• Collaborate with scientific leads to scope protocols, methodological approaches, and analytic deliverables, ensuring proposals meet scientific and operational feasibility.
• Present Tempus capabilities, RWE insights, and strategic recommendations to Pharma epidemiologists, HEOR leaders, and medical liaisons through formal presentations and working sessions.
• Work closely with Tempus Key Account Directors to identify opportunities and build proposals for life science customers.
• Work cross-functionally with Outcomes Research, Data Product, Clinical Abstraction, and Data Science teams to shape new data assets, analytical features, and offerings based on market demand.
• Advocate for customer needs in internal roadmap discussions; provide market intelligence on trends in RWE, oncology, and evidence generation.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and other business operations processes to maintain visibility into performance and pipeline.
• Stay current on methodological advancements in real-world evidence, oncology guidelines, and ongoing clinical trials to ensure alignment of Tempus solutions with market expectations.

Skills

RWE strategy

Partnership development

Pharma/biotech experience

Oncology knowledge

Travel readiness

Job description

Tempus is seeking a Director of Outcomes Research Data Specialist to expand external partnerships, drive commercial growth of Real-World Evidence solutions, and shape the strategic direction of our Outcomes Research offering. This remote US role reports to the Outcomes Research team and collaborates with data science, product, and clinical teams.

Candidates bring 5+ years in life sciences partnerships, a track record of revenue growth, and deep oncology RWE knowledge.