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.

How many peer-reviewed manuscripts (published, in-press, or under review) have you authored or co-authored in a journal?
Choices: [0, 1-5, >5] (Filter out if 0)

How many poster or oral presentations have you prepared and/or presented at national or international conferences?
Choices: [0, 1-5, >5] (Filter out if 0)

How many years of scientific or technical writing experience do you have outside of graduate or post-doctoral studies?
Choices: [0-2 years, >2 years]
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.