Tempus

(Senior) Clinical Study Manager, Clinical Development

Tempus$110K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or similar (advanced degrees preferred)
  • 5+ years of clinical trial management experience in Biotech, Pharma, or CRO
  • Strong understanding of oncology and/or molecular diagnostics
  • Experience with Real-World Data (RWD) and retrospective studies
  • Proficiency in EDC, CTMS, eTMF systems; SQL/data visualization familiarity is a plus
  • Exceptional project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end management of clinical studies including observational and retrospective trials
  • Develop study protocols, informed consent forms, and study-specific manuals
  • Oversee CROs, central labs, and clinical trial sites; ensure feasibility and strong PI relationships
  • Partner with Data Science to ensure high-quality data collection and analysis
  • Ensure study compliance with ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and internal SOPs
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Product, Legal, and Engineering to align study goals
  • Manage study milestones and implement risk mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Full range of benefits including medical and incentive compensation
  • Potential for restricted stock units depending on the position
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a cutting-edge biotech company
  • Participation in meaningful oncology and genomics research
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Clinical Study Manager (CSM) to join our Clinical Development team. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and management of both prospective and retrospective clinical evidence generation studies.

The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of oncology, genomics, and data science. You will be responsible for ensuring that clinical studies are conducted with the highest quality standards, on time, and within budget, while leveraging Tempus's unique multimodal data platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Study Leadership: Lead the end-to-end management of multiple clinical studies, including prospective observational trials and retrospective Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies.
  • Operational Planning: Develop study protocols, Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), Case Report Forms (CRFs), and study-specific manuals.
  • Vendor & Site Management: Oversee CROs, central labs, and clinical trial sites. Conduct site identification, feasibility assessments, and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators.
  • Data Integrity: Partner with Data Science and Bio-informatics teams to ensure high-quality data collection and clean datasets for retrospective analysis.
  • Compliance: Ensure all study activities adhere to ICH-GCP guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Medical Affairs, Product, Legal, and Engineering teams to align study objectives with company milestones.
  • Timeline & Budget Tracking: Manage study milestones, identify potential risks to timelines, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences, Nursing, or related field (Advanced degree such as MS, MPH, or PhD preferred).
  • Experience: 5+ years of clinical trial management experience within a Biotech, Pharma, or CRO environment.
  • Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of oncology and/or molecular diagnostics. Experience with Real-World Data (RWD) or retrospective cohort studies is highly desirable.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with EDC systems, CTMS, and eTMF platforms. Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools is a plus.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, "startup" environment.


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$110,000 - $160,000

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.

About Tempus

Tempus is a technology company that has built an operating system to battle cancer. The company enables physicians to deliver personalized cancer care for patients through its interactive analytical and machine learning platform. Tempus provides genomic sequencing services and analyzes molecular and therapeutic data to empower physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions. The company also offers research services to enable discovery of new therapeutic targets and clinical services that support clinical trial design and monitoring. Tempus was founded in 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky and has raised over $8 billion in funding to date.
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1,001 employees
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Founded
2015

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