Collaborative Environment Working Towards a Common Goal - Anonymous employee Tempus AI Employee Review

5.0
Apr 18, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The potential for learning and growth here is unparalleled. It is a fast-paced environment full of a lot of brilliant people. I've been here for about 3 months, and have learned so much. You really can create your own opportunities here with hard work and connecting with other team members. I've worked at quite a few different startups, and Tempus is unique in that the teams are so much more cross functional. Team members are very open about sharing what they're working on/wins for the week/challenges/etc. Having labs on-site is a really cool feature. It reminds us all what we're working towards, and that our day-to-day affects real patients. Some other perks include fun cultural activities like themed Friday happy hours, volunteer initiatives, ping pong table, snacks, etc.

Cons

The fast-paced environment can feel overwhelming at times, and that sort of environment isn't for everyone. Being that its a startup, processes change a lot, so you have to be okay with that. The learning is very hands on, and you have to be comfortable asking for help if you need it.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

As mentioned work is great since it is cancer research and my coworkers are amazing. Immediate leadership managers and Sr. managers are good as well but somewhat unorganised. Work life balance is good also and health insurance as long as you get BCBS PPO with copay otherwise you're screwed paying off deductible.

Cons

Pay is below industry average, and there is essentially no room to negotiate a better raise. Employees are actively discouraged from discussing compensation, and whatever leadership decides is final, there are no exceptions. If you try to escalate concerns or request a conversation with senior leadership, such as a senior director or VP, you’ll quickly find yourself getting the runaround. Leadership prefers to hide behind layers of management rather than engage directly. There is also no clear or transparent path for career advancement. Opportunities technically exist, but they are extremely limited. You can do everything right, receive a top rating of 5 on your annual performance review, and still not be promoted to manager or see any meaningful improvement in compensation. To make matters worse, the billionaire CEO and founder has said things like, “Don’t worry about pay because we’re curing cancer.” Statements like that feel incredibly out of touch when employees are earning $50k–$60k a year and receiving annual raises of only about $2,000. On top of that, equity is almost impossible to obtain. You have to fight for even the possibility of it, because stock or equity compensation is reserved almost exclusively for the C-suite and directors, with virtually nothing available for employees below that level.

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