Manager, Strategy – Operations

Tempus AI

. Partner with business development leadership to shape account strategy and drive partnership opportunities with biopharma and academic research accounts from early conversations through deal close .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing client-facing proposals and leading commercial marketing strategies within the Life Science Sequencing/CDx sector. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, drive partnership opportunities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

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Pharma ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementCommercial Marketing StrategyProject LeadershipOncology Expertise

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Hard Skills

Client-Facing ProposalsMarket AnalysisPipeline MeasurementGo-To-Market StrategyKPI ManagementRisk ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceNurture CampaignsContract DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDecision-MakingMentoringPrioritizationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S./M.S. in Life Sciences

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaDiagnosticsCDxNGSOmics TechnologiesAcademic ResearchCustomer EngagementStrategic RelationshipsConsultingFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business development leadership to shape account strategy and drive partnership opportunities with biopharma and academic research accounts from early conversations through deal close
Own development of client-facing proposals, contracts, and written communications for the Life Science Sequencing/CDx business
Lead commercial marketing strategy, including nurture campaigns, conference/webinar strategy, collateral, and website content
Measure marketing impact against pipeline goals
Define target account strategy for biotech and research customers
Oversee research and prioritization of companies, institutions, contacts, assets, and pipeline areas of interest
Lead strategic and market analyses using pharma and competitive intelligence
Present recommendations to senior leadership
Drive development and execution of go-to-market strategies with commercial, medical, product, regulatory, and laboratory teams
Design and implement scalable processes for customer engagement, outreach, and retention
Own team KPIs and performance reporting
Serve as the commercial voice to Operations, Account Management, Product & Engineering
Escalate operational challenges, prioritize product enhancement requests, and guide feature testing and rollout
Build and manage strategic relationships with operational stakeholders across partner organizations
Serve as the primary point of escalation
Lead cross-functional planning and execution for key strategic projects
Own timelines, milestones, and risk management to bring new offerings to market
Manage, coach, and develop associate-level team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of pharma, biotech, diagnostics, or consulting experience
Track record of leading complex projects and delivering results
Significant customer-facing experience in BD, client services, or consulting
Experience owning client relationships and proposals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing client-facing proposals and presenting to senior stakeholders
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Ability to set priorities and make decisions with incomplete information across multiple concurrent projects
Experience managing or mentoring team members, or leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
Experience in oncology, diagnostics, CDx, NGS, or omics technologies strongly preferred
B.S./M.S. in a life sciences field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation may be offered
Restricted stock units may be offered
Medical and other benefits depending on the position