Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Introduce new physician utilizers of NGS testing to interpretation of reports.

• Prepare case reviews for more advanced training of physicians in report interpretation.

• Work closely with assigned sales region(s) to provide Medical Affairs support, both internally and externally.

• Provide real-time support to answer providers questions through our live call transfer process.

• Support provider engagement through proactive outreach initiatives.

• Function as a clinical resource to the sales & marketing team with participation in medical updates, scientific presentations, journal clubs, teleconferences, and meetings as requested.

• Provide input based on new study findings and publications into sales and customer service training, and marketing collaterals.

• Critically review and develop educational materials for sales and customer service teams, and hold periodic trainings.

• Synopsize and educate key personnel regarding emerging abstracts and publications relevant to molecular testing.

·       Perform data queries and descriptive data analyses for use in abstracts/manuscripts.

·       Represent medical affairs to provide input on cross-functional projects requiring genomic specialist involvement

Qualifications

SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS

·       Clinical expertise or related experience in relevant specialties is highly desirable. 

·       Minimum of 3-5 years of healthcare experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

·       Prior experience as an Genomics Specialist in the introduction of a novel new clinical product is highly desired.

·       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: Powerpoint, 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.    

·       Ability to elicit and answer clinical questions in groups ranging from individuals to larger didactic roundtables and meetings.

·       Ability to address high-level experts in the scientific field at company-sponsored events and trade shows.

·       Excellent proofreading skills, with the ability to proof for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting of documents. 

·       Experience with data queries and descriptive statistic analyses using Microsoft excel.

EDUCATION:

·       Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Additional Information

COVID VACCINATION POLICY:  STARTING JANUARY 7, 2022, GUARDANT HEALTH WILL REQUIRE ALL EMPLOYEES TO BE FULLY VACCINATED TO EITHER (A) ESTABLISH THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19; OR (B) REQUEST AND OBTAIN AN APPROVED EXEMPTION FROM GUARDANT’S COVID-19 U.S. VACCINATION POLICY AS A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, AS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.  AN EMPLOYEE IS CONSIDERED FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 TWO WEEKS AFTER RECEIVING THE SECOND DOSE OF A TWO-DOSE VACCINE OR ONE DOSE OF A SINGLE-DOSE VACCINATION. ACCEPTABLE VACCINES ARE APPROVED OR UNDER EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) AND/OR THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO). IN ADDITION, FULLY-VACCINATED EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THEIR FULLY-VACCINATED STATUS UNDER THIS POLICY BY OBTAINING, IF APPLICABLE, ANY FDA-APPROVED BOOSTERS.

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 Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com

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.

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