Director, Strategy & Operations - Life Sciences AI Products

The Director, Strategy & Operations will take a highly collaborative approach with key stakeholders from Life Sciences companies to define new products and associated roadmaps. This role will work cross-functionally both internally and externally, across diverse science, engineering, medical, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams. In addition to AI product acumen, this role requires a strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and the application of translational medicine throughout the stages of development and commercialization of therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand Life Sciences partners' business needs and objectives, and translate these aims into clear product vision and strategy.
• Translate early stage product ideas and proof-of-concept results into well-defined product profiles and clear roadmaps, considering partner needs.
• Drive clear communication and alignment with partners and internal business and commercial teams for all product-related workstreams.
• Manage the product lifecycle for Life Sciences custom products from inception and proof-of-concept through product development, launch, go-to-market, and post-market evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal and external medical, AI, and translational research subject matter experts to determine business drivers, understand customer needs, and drive execution.
• Optimize internal processes to improve product lifecycle delivery and time-to-market.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory subject matter experts to ensure ongoing compliance with Paige and Tempus's regulatory obligations and quality standards.
• Represent Tempus and advocate for the value and benefits of products custom developed with Life Sciences partners at internal and external events and conferences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or strategy at the intersection of healthcare and technology, including responsibility for the vision, strategy, and roadmap of complex products in regulated environments.
• Proven track record (2+ years) of managing AI products through the entire lifecycle, from ideation to launch (0 to 1).
• Extensive experience in customer and/or partner management
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and engage diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Deep familiarity and demonstrated understanding of the drug development lifecycle.
• Skilled at engaging users, customers, and partners to distill feedback into clear, agile product requirements and roadmaps.