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Account Executive

Tempus AI · MA · Remote available · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience in inside sales. How many conversations did you have in a typical week?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle a high-volume, phone and email driven role with steady output.

Tell me about a time you handed a qualified lead to a senior seller. How did you make it go well?

What they are checking: Whether they pass leads with full context so the business development team can act right away.

Tell me about a time you got coaching that changed how you sell.

What they are checking: Whether they take feedback well, since the posting describes a team built on coaching.

Why do you want to sell to biotech and pharma companies in precision medicine?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in the science and the customer, which helps in technical sales.

What would you do

A small biotech is about to start a phase 1 oncology trial. How might Tempus be useful to them?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect data, sequencing and recruitment services to a client's actual stage of development.

How would you open a conversation with a research scientist who gets dozens of vendor emails a week?

What they are checking: Whether they can write and speak with relevance and brevity instead of using generic outreach.

A prospect says they already use another data vendor. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they dig for unmet needs instead of ending the conversation at the first objection.

About the work

How would you find and qualify a biotech lead who might need real-world data, testing or patient recruitment support?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell a real opportunity from a curious contact by asking about programs, timelines and budgets.

How would you explain the basics of real-world data to someone at a biotech?

What they are checking: Whether they understand de-identified clinical and molecular data well enough to spark interest.

How do you keep your pipeline and CRM notes accurate when you're juggling many leads?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized enough that leads do not get lost or contacted twice.

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The full job description

As published by Tempus AI.

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. The Data & AI Partnerships Associate is responsible for cultivating and qualifying leads from biotechnology clients to support them in advancing their research, clinical and/or commercial programs. The Associate will work closely with the business development team to drive awareness and leverage our products/services in data,testing and or patient recruitment support. As an associate, you will play a critical role in helping evolve the patient experience by helping us meet and exceed our sales goals. Joining Tempus will give you the opportunity to apply your skill-set as you build and sustain customer growth. You will join a collaborative team of inside sales executives who support each other, receive coaching, and create a friendly, competitive, and winning team culture. Responsibilities: • Drive strategic business expansion/collaboration opportunities with the following: • Biotech and Big Pharma leads. • Structure detailed strategic plans for gaining new clients. • Craft custom outreach based on the persona. • Maximize qualifying sales opportunities. • Hit monthly goals and Implement CDA’s (Confidential Disclosure Agreement) • Develop a target list of prospects and plan out your week to effectively manage your book of business. • Collaborate and coordinate with all sales positions (BD’s, GM’s, Directors and VP’s) to ensure successful attainment of company goals and objectives • Identify and develop partnering opportunities between prospective BioTech clients and Tempus. • Source leads, map stakeholders, and outreach to surface relevant client pipeline and opportunities. • Work effectively with individuals across multiple departments throughout Tempus • Work closely with Business Development, Translational , Operations) to ensure communication/coordination. • Monitor performance of sales to ensure objectives are met. • Embrace, embody and represent the Tempus company culture at all times to external and internal constituents. • Be comfortable with working remotely and hold a high level of individual accountability • Actively seek out personal and professional growth to continue sharpening your skill-set • Embrace, embody and represent the Tempus company culture at all times to external and internal constituents Required Skills & Experience: • Preferably 2 + of inside sales experience with a history of proven past performance, meeting or exceeding expectations (preferably in healthcare) • Ability to engage in a consultative selling process that overcomes objections and indifferences while connecting client needs with Tempus’ capabilities. • Comfortable selling at the executive level (CEO, COO, CFO) • Ability to work independently, communicate proactively, manage multiple projects and prioritize daily tasks while managing critical deadlines. • Excellent negotiation and customer service skills. • Outstanding strategic sales account planning skills. • Proven ability to manage the sales process. • Superior listening and problem solving skills. • Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a very high level of confidentiality • Possess a very positive attitude and an understanding of the dynamics involved with organizational growth and change. • Must be very proficient with all Microsoft Office products – particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Effective and regular utilization of Salesforce.com and ability to log and manage activity through tools provided. • Ability to develop and utilize cross-functional relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and objectives. • Advanced presentation skills and business acumen a necessity. • Ability to work effectively with minimal direction from, or interface with, manager. • Problem solving, decision making and technical learning. • Advanced written and oral communication skills. • Strong administrative skills and sophistication to manage business in complex environments. • Demonstrate Tempus’ Values by acting with integrity, respect and trust. #LI-NK1 #LI-REMOTE $60,000-$90,000 The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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.

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