Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. This role is not only responsible for assessing the initial interest, utilization and clinical
benefits of working with Guardant Health to help business and growth objectives but also national field team interaction, contract implementation, internal/external client education, enabling of novel approaches to gain access to our testing services, and on-going enterprise level account management related to EMR integration and optimization. TheNational Director creates, develops and continuously manages local, regional and national corporate relationships with IDN’s and GPO’s. Job Description Develops and implements innovative strategic market access initiatives to enable broader access to Guardant Health tests with IDN’s, GPO’s, academic medical centers, and other Key National/Regional accounts. Effectively works cross-functionally with Guardant Health internal stakeholders and Field Sales Leadership to develop alignment around strategies for securing access to our testing platforms with prioritized groups. Oversees coordination of company-wide initiatives related to Key Accounts, IDN and GPO communication, and operational efficiency. Accountable for strategic evaluation of complex scenarios that require interpretation on a wide variety of issues related to business objectives, varying laws/regulations, etc. Develops and maintains annual business plans to secure, implement and manage key corporate IDN, GPO and other strategic relationships, including targeting, development of key decision makers, economic modeling, clinical data collection, utilization and evaluation. Shares evolving geographic GPO, IDN and healthcare reform-related trends with the commercial leadership team to identify and create strategic plans and new opportunities to expand customer partnership relationships. Participates in sales meetings, seminars, industry conferences, and trade shows to gain laboratory market intelligence and to leverage new contractual relationships. Additional
Responsibilities may include : May lead cross-functional teams or projects (examples: Mobile Phlebotomy Program Management, PortalUpgrades and Implementation, and other novel projects to enable access to our world class diagnostictests) Serves on other work groups or committees as requested May participate in sales training initiatives with regional and national sales teams. Participates in customer meetings where and when appropriate. May participate in customer strategy and market research activities. Other duties as assigned by Vice President of Key Accounts
Qualifications Travel up to 50% of the time Applies advanced knowledge of the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry. Ability to apply advanced knowledge of company product specifications. Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of the following computer software programs: Microsoft Office:Power point, Excel, and Word Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic. Multi-dimensional in abilities to work on simultaneous tasks, work cross-team and at different levels of the organization, whether internal or external relationships to the organization. Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, flexible to changes in an ever changing dynamic environment. Strong problem-solving skills, good attention to detail, time management skills and personal initiative. Exceptional human relations skills to coordinate the accomplishment of tasks through other people. Outstanding oral presentation skills. Highly developed written skills, the ability to produce documents for dissemination both inside and outside the organization for presentations, technical briefs and scientific publications. Excellent proofreading skills, with the ability to proof for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting of documents. 7 to 10 years of diagnostic laboratory or anatomic pathology physician sales, Hospital Systems AccountManagement, Strategic Account Management, or pharmaceutical Key Accounts and contracting experience. 6 plus years of experience in one or more of the following areas related to pharma/biotech: Sales, HospitalSystems Account Management preferably in the life sciences and/or pharma/biotech industry SalesLeadership or Account Management experience Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage complex projects with resources across functional teams, including vendors Strong analytical, technical and creative problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required Experience in developing plans and measures, liaising with and engaging cross function and exposure in technical project management is preferable. Must be an exemplary team player that can work effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization. Must be able to work independently and with a sense of urgency to meet timelines Must live in area Education Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business related field required AI & Digital Fluency Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory
requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work. Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients. The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include
benefits or, if applicable,
bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s
compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Remote-USA-CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $172,300 - $236,950 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $172,300 - $236,950 If
the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $172,300 - $236,950 Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected] A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please visit our career page at: http://www.guardanthealth.com/jobs/ If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique
about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for
the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
