Senior Director, Strategic Research Collaborations

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Job description

Job Description

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.

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