Senior Science Strategy & Partnerships Leader

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 178,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI in Chicago seeks a visionary Science Strategy Leader to steer scientific strategy and executive engagement with pharma and biotech partners. This senior role bridges research, clinical development, and commercial strategy, leveraging multimodal data to transform drug development.

Reporting to the Head of Life Science, you will lead Joint Steering Committees, align objectives across accounts, and translate scientific insights into actionable collaborations to accelerate value

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma/biotech with research, clinical development, and commercial strategy.
• Global, matrix leadership experience preferred.
• Expertise in data-driven clinical innovation and multimodal data integration.
• Track record of executive partner engagement and governance (JSCs).
• Ability to translate science and data into actionable strategies for stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Advanced degree required; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive scientific strategy for pharma/biotech partnerships.
• Chair Joint Steering Committees and align partner needs with capabilities.
• Integrate real-world, clinical, genomic, and multimodal data into collaborations.
• Develop and position new offerings (e.g., LOOP).
• Drive growth through cross-account alignment and renewals.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive engagement

Data-driven innovation

Scientific storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

MBA or business leadership training

Job description

Tempus AI in Chicago seeks a visionary Science Strategy Leader to steer scientific strategy and executive engagement with pharma and biotech partners. This senior role bridges research, clinical development, and commercial strategy, leveraging multimodal data to transform drug development.

Reporting to the Head of Life Science, you will lead Joint Steering Committees, align objectives across accounts, and translate scientific insights into actionable collaborations to accelerate value