Science Writer

Tempus AI, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI, Inc. is seeking a Science Writer to join the Scientific Communications (SciComms) team in Chicago.

you will lead and support cross-functional publication efforts, driving projects from inception to publication across multiple therapeutic areas and collaborating with researchers, medical professionals, and commercial partners. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in biomedical sciences, excellent writing and editing skills, and a proven track record of disseminating scientific

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in biomedical/life sciences or quantitative field.
• Working knowledge in real-world data/evidence (RWD/RWE), human genomics, clinical research concepts, computational biology, and/or oncology.
• Exceptional scientific writing, editing, verbal communication, and organization skills.
• Experience writing and submitting manuscripts, abstracts, grants, or other technical documents to conferences, journals, and funding agencies, with a track record of success.
• Ability to synthesize and translate primary scientific literature for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of GPP and ICMJE guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of scientific/clinical manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals, including writing, editing, managing internal review, and submission.
• Draft, edit, and manage conference-related materials, including abstracts, posters, and slide deck presentations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional publication initiatives to enhance visibility and impact of Tempus research.
• Manage publication roadmaps with clear timelines for document generation, submission, revision, and publication.
• Partner with authors to ensure adherence to GPP/ICMJE and internal guidelines.
• Perform targeted literature searches and support generation of other technical documentation as needed.

Job description

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. Science Writer, Scientific Communications Team Recent advancements in healthcare technology have 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 seeking a Science Writer to join our Scientific Communications (SciComms) team to lead and support cross-functional publication efforts. This role is ideal for a strong writer who can drive projects forward from inception to publication. You are a clear communicator, proactive problem solver, and an effective collaborator who thrives working across cross-functional, non-reporting teams. You will partner on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning multiple therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, cardiology, neurology, etc.) and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including research scientists, medical professionals, medical science or scientific affairs liaisons, and commercial partners—to communicate research insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of scientific/clinical manuscripts for publication in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, including writing, editing, managing internal review, and submission.
• Draft, edit, and manage conference-related materials, including abstracts, posters, and slide deck presentations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional communication initiatives, such as publication-related marketing materials, to enhance the visibility and impact of Tempus research.
• Manage assigned publication roadmaps by maintaining clear timelines for document generation, submission, revision, and publication.
• Partner with authors to ensure adherence to both external (Good Publication Practice [GPP], International Committee of Medical Journal Editors [ICMJE], and/or journal/conference-specific instructions) and internal compliance guidelines.
• Perform targeted literature/reference searches and support the generation of other technical documentation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in biomedical/life sciences or quantitative field with relevant scientific or clinical background.
• Working knowledge in one of these areas: real-world data/evidence (RWD/RWE), human genomics, clinical research concepts, computational biology (machine learning, statistics, algorithms, bioinformatics), and/or oncology.
• Exceptional scientific writing, editing, verbal communication, and organization skills.
• Experience writing and submitting manuscripts, abstracts, grants, or other technical documents to conferences, journals, and funding agencies, along with a track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and translate primary scientific literature for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge with GPP and ICMJE guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and a general openness to using generative AI tooling.
• Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), multi-omic data types, hereditary/germline testing, and/or clinical development.
• Understanding of genomic data types, archiving standards, and best practices for data and code reproducibility.
• Proven ability to manage multi-faceted research projects to successful completion.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
• Comfortable working with in-person and remote team members.

CHI: $80,000-$100,000

The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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.

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.

Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics. We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives. We’re looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.