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Region Sales Manager, Southern California

Tempus AI · CA · Remote available · Full time

Posted Jun 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a team you led that went from below goal to above goal. What did you change?

What they are checking: Evidence of real sales leadership impact rather than riding a strong market.

How do you keep up with competitors in precision oncology in your market?

What they are checking: Market awareness that helps the team position Tempus effectively.

How do you hire for a clinical account executive role?

What they are checking: Whether they know what traits predict success in a scientific, complex sale.

What would you do

One of your clinical account executives is far behind plan. How do you coach them?

What they are checking: Coaching skill based on diagnosing the cause, not just applying pressure.

How would you manage expenses for the region while still hitting revenue goals?

What they are checking: Financial discipline, since the posting includes both revenue and expense objectives.

A key oncologist is unhappy about turnaround times on test results. What do you do?

What they are checking: Customer recovery and working with internal teams to fix the issue.

About the work

How would you build a regional business plan for Southern California in your first ninety days?

What they are checking: Ability to assess territories, accounts and team capability before setting the plan.

How would you approach contracting with a large cancer center or health system?

What they are checking: Experience with strategic key account contracting, which the posting names.

How do you run a regional sales meeting that builds skills, not just reviews numbers?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in developing product knowledge and selling skills.

How do you evaluate the performance of a clinical account executive beyond revenue?

What they are checking: Use of leading indicators like account coverage and adoption to manage the team.

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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. Responsibilities: • Achievement of regional sales objectives; revenue and expenses. • Development and execution of a regional and territory business plans. • Direct execution of sales strategies and tactics, and implementation of sales and marketing plans. • Develop and maintain key customer relationships with target audiences; assist in developing business solutions that are mutually beneficial; apply broader business scenarios and customer-focused models to achieve breakthrough results. • Plan and conduct regional sales meetings designed to inform and convey existing and new product knowledge and applications and enhance and develop sales and business skills. • Evaluate performance of Clinical Account Executives • Maintain high level of product and market knowledge. • Identify contracting opportunities with academic medical centers, large cancer centers, health systems, and other strategically important key accounts. • Management oversight of Tempus’s CRM solution for the defined geographic region. • Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to access resources and maximize outcomes. Required Skills: • Deep domain knowledge of the Diagnostic Services industry. Molecular Diagnostic experience strongly preferred. • Experience selling Oncology based tests and services into the Pathology and/or Oncology clinical communities preferred. • Experience within complex selling environments required. • Demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining talent. • Ability to prioritize and align organizational goals and objectives; enable innovation. • Ability to develop and utilize cross-functional relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and objectives. • Ability to provide an integrated MolDx/SaaS solution using Tempus’s sequencing technology to prospects and customers. • Ability to engage in a consultative selling process that overcomes objections and indifferences while connecting client needs with Tempus’s capabilities. • Comfortable selling at the executive level (CEO, COO, CFO) • Keen understanding of the payor and reimbursement environment in the oncology and diagnostic space • Ability to work independently, communicate proactively, manage multiple projects and prioritize daily tasks while managing critical deadlines • Problem solving, decision making and technical learning. • Advanced written and oral communication skills. • Strong administrative skills. Sophistication to manage business in complex environments. • Knowledge and application of strategic planning, and development sales strategy and tactical implementation. • Experience and understanding of managing the financial dynamics of a commercial organization. • Expertise in health care with emphasis on molecular diagnostics, genomics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and oncology. • Superior listening and problem solving skills • Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a very high level of confidentiality • Demonstrate consistent closing abilities throughout the sales cycle • Possess a very positive attitude and an understanding of the dynamics involved with organizational growth and change • Impeccable oral and verbal communication and presentation skills • Must be very proficient with all Microsoft Office products – particularly Excel and PowerPoint • Effective and regular utilization of Salesforce.com • 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 • Demonstrate Tempus’ Values by acting with integrity, respect and trust and representing our company culture at all time to external and internal constituents • Frequent travel ( ~50%) throughout the territory as needed Required Education and Experience: • A minimum of 5-years’ experience in a relevant industry/commercial environment (pharmaceutical, diagnostics, research products) as a sales manager, leading a team of 8+ reps • Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred. • A track record of success in a management role #LI-SH1 #LI-REMOTE CHI: $140,000-$180,000 The expected salary range above is applicable 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, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position. Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles 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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