Senior Director, Strategic Research Collaborations

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. The Guardant Health oncology platform leverages capabilities to drive commercial adoption, improve patient clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs across all stages of the cancer care continuum. Guardant Health has commercially launched Guardant360®, Guardant360 CDx, Guardant360 TissueNext™, Guardant360 Response™, and GuardantOMNI® tests for advanced stage cancer patients, and Guardant Reveal™ for early-stage cancer patients. The Guardant Health screening portfolio, including the Shield™ test, aims to address the needs of individuals eligible for cancer screening.

The Senior Director of Strategic Research Collaborations, Oncology will lead the development and management of strategic research collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and research networks focused on studies that would develop predictive and prognostic biomarkers that would further advance the integration of molecular profiling into cancer clinical care. The Senior Director of Strategic Research Collaborations, Oncology is critical in driving the oncology research agenda, identifying new research opportunities, and fostering innovative partnerships to advance the company's oncology pipeline and products. The Senior Director of Strategic Research Collaborations, Oncology works closely with Key Accounts and Nexus Network leadership in Guardant Health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oncology research, extensive experience in managing research collaborations, and a strategic mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with VP Medical Affairs, Oncology, develop an Oncology Precision Research Network that allows for research collaborations and data sharing with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners to drive the development and implementation of predictive and prognostic biomarkers that would further advance the integration of molecular profiling into cancer clinical care
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying and prioritizing new research opportunities and partnerships.
• Develop and implement collaborative research studies across the network and coordinate outcome tracking initiatives to generate and document additional medical evidence for the appropriate use and impact of profiling.
• Negotiate and finalize collaboration agreements, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and objectives
• Oversee the execution of collaborative research projects, ensuring they meet scientific, clinical, and business objectives.
• Monitor progress and outcomes of research collaborations, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure the generation and dissemination of high-quality scientific data from collaborative projects.
• Ensure network members are able to leverage the Guardant Health inform database to optimize clinical trial design and enrollment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and other stakeholders in the oncology field.
• Understand the genomic profiling market landscape and articulate Guardant Health scientific value proposition in an effective manner.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and other external meetings to promote research collaborations.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to support the development and execution of research collaborations.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in oncology research and integrate new knowledge into collaborative projects.
• Mentor and guide research teams to ensure scientific excellence and innovation.
• Develop and manage budgets for research collaborations, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure successful completion of collaborative research projects and publications
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with research collaborations.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on the progress and outcomes of research collaborations to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure clear and effective communication of research findings and collaboration outcomes internally and externally.
• Support the development of scientific publications, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Manage and mentor research collaboration directors who cover the US on a regional basis.

• PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in oncology, molecular biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in oncology research, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing strategic research collaborations.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and managing research collaborations with academic, industry, and research partners.
• Extensive experience in project management, budget management, and strategic planning in a research environment.
• Executive level and/or C-Suite relationship management experience.
• Deep expertise in oncology research, with a strong understanding of the current landscape and emerging trends.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to translate scientific data into strategic insights.

Hybrid Work Model: At Guardant Health, we have 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 US base salary range for this full-time position is $224,973 to $303,713. The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations for the posted role with the exception of any locations specifically referenced below (if any).

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

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.

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