Full-Time Director, Medical Affairs

Director, Medical Affairs (DMA)

Educate and develop academic key opinion leaders (KOLs) with the most current study findings (abstracts and publications) supporting the clinical value of Guardant Health's product(s). Co-develop studies and publication strategies with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for guideline and physician adoption, and payer coverage.

Plays a major role in abstract and publication creation, and in the development and creation of physician educational slides for events (e.g., academic grand rounds, CME lectures), and in training speakers/educators.

Build a team focused on strategic partnerships with NCI-designated cancer centers and large community-based oncology groups with clinical trials capabilities.

Translate data from research projects and disseminate key information through publications and presentations at national meetings, CME, and educational activities.

Support strategic commercial partnerships, marketing, managed care; education and training of the sales team; and development of regional physician influencers to drive test coverage.

Distinguished from MSL role primarily by building/managing a team, strategic initiatives, and collaborations with senior executives, and construction of studies and publications roadmaps achieving corporate objectives.

1. Identify, develop, and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with premier cancer center KOL champions to promote understanding and adoption of novel diagnostic technologies.
2. In partnership with Sales executives, identify and support strategic partnerships, including molecular tumor boards, report interpretation and registry support, and development of pertinent abstracts and publications based on registry data.
3. Critically review and develop education slides based on new publications and research findings, for approval by Medical Affairs and Marketing.
4. Support on-site oral presentations, data reviews, and interactive education events for KOLs (e.g., "deep dive" or "VIP" visits).
5. Synopsize and educate key personnel regarding emerging abstracts and publications relevant to molecular testing.
6. Assist Medical Director(s) in agenda planning and meeting facilitation of Clinical Advisory Boards.
7. Identify and help draft study protocols and publication plans, including drafting/first authoring of multiple abstracts and publications with external KOL co-authors.
8. Manage Medical Science Liaison and Clinical Oncology Specialist teams to develop KOL champions at NCI centers and large oncology group strategic partners.
9. Lead in major investigator-initiated, multicenter studies that expand indications through validation and outcomes assessment.

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