Senior Director, Clinical Education

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Director, Clinical Education, to join our team and drive educational initiatives across our global key accounts.

Job Overview: 

The Senior Director, Clinical Education, is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the clinical education strategy and execution at Guardant Health.

This role will focus on building and managing strong partnerships with our Key Accounts (including healthcare providers, academic centers, and other strategic partners) while ensuring that stakeholders understand the clinical implications of implementing Guardant Technology in oncology care. As the subject matter expert in clinical education, this individual will collaborate globally to inform clinical pathway development, establish best practices, and ensure the successful integration of our precision medicine solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial clinical experience as a practicing Medical Oncologist, coupled with expertise in the development and delivery of world-class educational programs in precision oncology. The Senior Director will serve as a key thought leader, guiding the clinical education strategy across internal teams, external partners, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Education Leadership:
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on clinical implications of Guardant Technology and its role in precision oncology, particularly in the context of liquid biopsy, genomic testing, and targeted therapies.
  • Lead and develop global clinical education strategies for key accounts, ensuring that clinical teams and stakeholders are fully educated on the scientific and clinical value of Guardant Technology.
  • Establish and maintain best practices for clinical education that align with the company’s strategic goals and ensure effective pathway development and clinical implementation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Sales) to ensure the integration of clinical education within broader go-to-market strategies.
• Key Account Partnerships & Pathway Development:
  • Build and manage long-term partnerships with Key Accounts, including leading organizations in oncology care, academic medical centers, hospitals, and health systems.
  • Develop tailored educational programs for Key Accounts to ensure successful implementation and integration of Guardant Technology into clinical workflows.
  • Work with clinical and operational teams at Key Accounts to inform the development of clinical pathways, including biomarker-guided treatment plans and personalized care strategies.
  • Ensure that clinical education programs address real-world challenges in oncology practice and contribute to the advancement of precision medicine at scale.
• Global Collaboration & Thought Leadership:
  • Collaborate closely with regional and global teams to align on clinical education strategies and share insights from key accounts that can inform product development and strategic planning.
  • Represent the company as a thought leader at medical and scientific conferences, industry events, and forums, promoting Guardant Technology and its clinical applications.
  • Engage with academic institutions, KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), and thought leaders in oncology to remain at the forefront of clinical advancements in precision oncology.
• Training & Educational Content Development:
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of clinical education content, including training modules, workshops, webinars, and in-person sessions for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure educational materials are scientifically accurate, up-to-date, and tailored to the needs of diverse clinical audiences.
  • Provide ongoing support and training for internal teams (sales, marketing, medical affairs) to ensure they are equipped to communicate the clin