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Head of Marketing

Tempus AI, Inc., Multiple locations

Pay: $185,000-$320,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


We are looking for a results‑oriented, high‑energy, visionary and deeply collaborative Head of Marketing to drive market share, brand awareness and scale our commercial footprint.

Reporting directly to the President, you will lead a dedicated team to translate complex clinical technology into clear, differentiated market positioning.

Responsibilities

  • Disruptive Brand Messaging – Own, refine, and flow the overarching corporate narrative down to marketing teams, ensuring the market understands why we differ from traditional labs.
  • Value Proposition Clarity – Create unique, highly differentiated product positioning that makes it easy for clinicians to understand our special value proposition.
  • Campaign & Content Creation – Drive end‑to‑end development of downstream marketing assets, including sales materials, high‑impact social media content and digital programs.
  • High‑Velocity Cross‑Functional Enablement – Work closely with and provide direct support to Upstream Marketing/Product leaders, turning product roadmaps into launch realities.
  • Commercial Lockstep – Partner deeply with Sales, Learning & Development, and Commercial Operations to ensure field organization is fully equipped, trained and aligned.
  • Multidisciplinary Integration – Keep downstream messaging scientifically accurate and ahead of market trends.
  • Campaign Performance & Team Leadership – Execute targeted, agile marketing strategies that accelerate adoption of our diagnostic applications.
  • Team Empowerment – Lead, mentor and scale a high‑performing marketing organization, cultivating speed, accountability and execution excellence.
  • Agile Execution – Rapidly deploy, test and optimize marketing programs.

Leadership Profile

  • Followership Over Mandate – Organic authority and humility to rally multiple departments behind a unified vision.
  • Grit & Adaptability – Thrive in high‑growth ambiguity and pivot when data dictates.
  • Low Ego, High Impact – Work seamlessly with technical, medical and sales peers.

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate qualification (MBA, MS, Ph.D.) is an advantage.
  • 10+ years of direct marketing experience in a highly regulated healthcare or life‑sciences environment.
  • 8+ years leading marketing functions and 8+ years directly managing people.
  • Commercial marketing experience in oncology, advanced diagnostics or related segments.
  • Strong business acumen and proven ability to translate complex clinical data into commercial campaigns.
  • AI‑first mindset and familiarity with modern marketing tools and workflows.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset characterized by grit and collaborative listening skills.

Pay Range

$185,000–$320,000. The range applies if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, including incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits, depending on the position.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated LosAngeles, Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse relationship on duties such as engaging with customers, handling confidential information, and following legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the LosAngeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

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