Senior Program Manager, Product Development

Tempus AI; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of benefits

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Tempus AI is looking for a skilled project manager to lead clinical assay development projects in the biotechnology sector. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of project management experience, preferably with PMP certification, and a background in the biotechnology or medical device industries. This role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000-$150,000, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in project management, focusing on large-scale initiatives.
• PMP certification is highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies in the Biotechnology industry.
• Understanding of CLIA, CAP, GMP, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of complex clinical assay development projects.
• Ensure projects align with strategic objectives and deadlines.
• Communicate status reports to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and motivate junior project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

What You’ll Do

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.

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead the entire lifecycle (Concept to Commercialization) of complex, high-impact clinical assay development projects.
• Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, adhere to budgetary constraints, and meet all deadlines.
• Guide and motivate cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.
• Define comprehensive project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, consistent with the Tempus Product Development Process, utilizing approved project management software and tools.
• Establish project milestones and maintain strict adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Review, confirm, and ensure the completeness of all project outputs, deliverables, and documentation.

Financial & Risk Management

• Create accurate project cost estimates, control expenditures, and manage financial reporting.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential project risks and resolve critical issues.
• Identify and present necessary tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule to drive timely decision‑making.
• Conduct detailed impact analyses for any change requests affecting scope, resources, or timelines.

Communication & Process Improvement

• Serve as the primary point of contact, delivering regular, clear status reports to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate structured, collaborative, and productive project meetings, including agenda development.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned and project feedback into future planning and execution.
• Develop, recommend, adopt, and implement new strategies and processes to meet the evolving needs of the Product Development Organization.

Team Development

• Mentor and motivate junior project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative, team‑oriented environment focused on mutual learning.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (4 years) in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business field is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: 5–10+ years of experience in project management, focusing on large‑scale, complex initiatives.
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven experience applying them within the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industries.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Understanding of CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH, and FDA regulations and requirements.
• Project Tools: Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Asana) and budget management tools.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in navigating complex organizational structures and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Execution & Detail Orientation:
  • High attention to detail, ensuring projects are completed on time with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and implementing process improvements in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
• Teamwork & Independence:
  • Ability to build and maintain effective, trust‑based relationships within a diverse, highly results‑driven organization.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment, and act as an exceptional leader and mentor to foster team success.

Illinois Pay Range: $110,000-$150,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, 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.

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.