Core Team Leader for Liquid Biopsy at Tempus, managing product development lifecycle. Leading cross-functional teams to commercialize complex diagnostic products.
Responsibilities
Serve as the single point of accountability for the development lifecycle, ensuring the team delivers against the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Product Requirements.
Lead a dedicated Core Team of functional heads (Science, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Lab Ops) without direct line authority.
Ensure the technical and clinical vision defined at the start of the project is consistently understood and executed across all technical sub-teams, preventing scope creep or strategic drift.
Proactively identify and resolve friction between functional groups (e.g., Commercial timelines vs. R&D feasibility).
Collaborate with functional leadership to ensure appropriate resource allocation, ensuring the project aligns with the broader Tempus portfolio priorities.
Requirements
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or Engineering required.
MBA is a strong plus.
10+ years in the life sciences/diagnostics industry, with at least 4+ years serving as a Core Team Leader, Product Development Lead, or Program Director in a matrixed environment.
Deep experience in Oncology Diagnostics, NGS, or Liquid Biopsy is essential.
Experience navigating FDA Class II/III medical device development (PMA/510k) is highly preferred.
Benefits
incentive compensation
restricted stock units
medical and other benefits depending on the position
Job title
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