Program Manager, Product Development

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. We are looking for a Program Manager to lead the development and launch of new assays and initiatives within the Product Development Organization. What You’ll Do: 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. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree (4 years) in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business field is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus. Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in project management. Certification: Project management certification (PMP) highly preferred. 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) and budget management tools. Leadership and 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 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, with an unwavering dedication to team and project success CHI: $85,000-$130,000 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. 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.