Tempus AI · 16 hours ago
Head of Communications
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expTempus AI is dedicated to advancing the healthcare industry through precision medicine and AI technology. As the Head of Communications, you will develop and lead strategic communications efforts, manage media relations, and oversee internal and external messaging to enhance the company's narrative across various audiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including product launches, scientific milestones, partnerships, and corporate news
Develop and promote Tempus’s corporate narrative and messaging across internal and external channels
Oversee social media strategy and execution driving organic and paid content to support corporate, product, and executive narratives
Lead crisis and issues management planning and response, partnering closely with Legal and executive leadership
Build executive thought leadership by securing speaking opportunities, media interviews, and bylined content
Coordinate with Investor Relations
Own and execute Tempus’s internal communications strategy, ensuring employees are aligned with company priorities, values, and vision
Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on public relations, leadership messaging, and sensitive communications
Develop communications strategy for all-hands meetings, executive announcements, and internal campaigns in partnership with People and Legal teams
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing communications and PR team, including agency partners
Establish success metrics and reporting to measure impact, engagement, and sentiment
Demonstrate Tempus’ Values by acting with integrity, respect, and trust, and representing our company culture at all times to external and internal constituents
Qualification
Required
Sound judgment and experience managing high-stakes, sensitive and crisis communications
Proven ability to lead both internal communications and external PR for complex, scaling organizations
Strong executive presence dealing with members of media and advising C-suite and senior leaders
Exceptional storytelling skills and ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear narratives
10+ years of proven experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs
Bachelor's degree required
A proven track record of success in building and leading teams and managing external agencies
Preferred
Public company experience is strongly preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units
Medical and other benefits
Company
Tempus AI
Tempus is making precision medicine a reality by applying AI in healthcare, deriving insights from our expansive library of clinical data and molecular data.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.29BKey Investors
Ares ManagementGoogleBaillie Gifford
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Lefkofsky
Founder and CEO
Shane Colley
CTO
Recent News
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