Study Start-Up Manager

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. Tempus created the TIME clinical trials network to increase patient access to clinical trials by bringing clinical trials to patients in the community setting. The TIME program is an industry leader in the field of just-in-time (JIT) clinical trials. We are looking for an experienced Study Start-Up Manager who will work with our cross- functional team to manage study start-up and site activations for key research sites in the TIME research network. The TIME Program is fundamentally changing how patients access clinical trials, and we need energetic, creative, and patient-focused people to help us do that. Responsibilities: Act as the single point of contact from Tempus for JIT and expedited site activations, including maintaining site activation timelines and answering study start-up related questions. Coordinate with TIME sites and sponsor teams to activate clinical trials through the JIT and expedited activation process in order to enroll eligible patients. Collaborate with the central IRB team to facilitate IRB review and approval. Attend bi-weekly meetings with the central IRB team Educate TIME sites and sponsor partners on the JIT and expedited activation processes and best practices. Attend Rapid Activation Demos for onboarding TIME sites Attend standing meetings with TIME sites to review site activation process and ongoing activations Attend sponsor KOMs (where applicable) Attend standing meetings with sponsors to review ongoing site activations (where applicable) Contribute to relationships with TIME sites and pharmaceutical/ CRO partners in the TIME program. Support the team performing feasibility, activations, and other activities within the start up processes. Develop and implement new products, services, and workflows to drive efficiencies throughout the SSU and TIME team. Contribute to the development of marketing collateral for the TIME program. Administrative tasks associated with the activities listed above. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field. 3 years of experience working as a clinical research coordinator in oncology or experience working for a pharmaceutical company/CRO. Deep understanding of study start-up and site activation. JIT study start-up experience is a plus. Knowledge of current FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP's) governing clinical research, and HIPAA compliance. Strong project management skills, with the ability to set goals and prioritize/manage multiple projects and tasks. Excellent organization and written/ oral communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships. Superior analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. CCRC preferable Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). #LI-DA1 $90,000-$120,000 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. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics. We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives. We’re looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.