# Senior Director, Research & Development at Tempus

- Company: Tempus
- What the company does: Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.tempus.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Chicago
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $192K to $264K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://tempus.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Tempus_Careers/job/Chicago/Senior-Director--Research---Development_JR202600623
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/tempus-senior-director-research-and-development/

## About the role

This role is critical to advancing Tempus’ regulated diagnostics portfolio by ensuring products are scientifically robust, operationally scalable, and developed with the rigor required for successful launch, regulatory approval, and long-term platform growth.

## What they're looking for

- PhD with 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 13+ years of experience in molecular diagnostics, assay development, or a related life sciences field in a regulated environment
- Deep experience leading design-controlled product development for molecular diagnostics or sequencing-based assays
- Strong working knowledge of IVD/CDx development, validation, design transfer, and regulatory submissions
- Demonstrated success working in regulated frameworks including FDA, IVDR, ISO 13485, QMSR, MolDX, and NYS
- Track record of leading cross-functional teams through complex technical and regulatory milestones
- Experience building scalable processes, documentation systems, and development infrastructure in a fast-paced environment