Tempus AI · 4 hours ago
Director, Strategy and Operations
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expTempus AI is focused on precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry through AI technology. They are seeking a Director of Strategy & Operations to lead the Strategy & Operations team, drive measurable business outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency across the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Partner closely with the VP, Operations on planning, prioritization, and execution across the business
Lead and develop the Strategy & Operations team to drive measurable business outcomes
Lead day-to-day execution of strategic initiatives and core business operations
Define and track key business performance metrics, maintaining dashboards and reporting that consistently surface insights on health, trends, and risks
Identify operational hotspots, execution risks, and workflow bottlenecks, and partner cross-functionally to resolve them
Establish and evolve the operating model by defining clear processes, roles and responsibilities, and operating rhythms that enable effective execution
Own and lead core business forums spanning performance management, product and roadmap alignment, and customer feedback
Continuously improve processes and operating rhythms to increase speed, focus, and execution quality
Foster strong cross-functional partnerships across Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Science, and Legal
Partner with Product and Marketing to support product marketing efforts, including positioning, messaging, and launch readiness
Build and maintain voice-of-customer feedback loops and translate insights into priorities and operational improvements
Ensure decisions and priorities are communicated clearly and translated into measurable progress
Step in hands-on when needed through analysis, problem-solving, or direct execution
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in go-to-market, strategy, operations, or consulting roles, with at least 2-3 years leading a team
Bachelor's degree in a Science or Business discipline; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative to get things done
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with ability to draw insights and lead data-driven decisions
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, with high levels of autonomy
Proven track record of delivering business outcomes in a fast-growing environment
Strong collaboration skills with proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
Preferred
MBA or equivalent experience
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units
Medical and other benefits depending on the position
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
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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
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