Hybrid Account Executive – Oncology

at Guardant Health

• Job title: Account Executive – Oncology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $138,400 - $190,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SFDC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Albany, United States

About the role

• Account Executive driving market sales for oncology healthcare at Guardant Health. Responsible for promoting liquid biopsy products and building relationships with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business expansion/collaboration opportunities with the following: Major U.S. cancer centers and clinics / Top 20 largest oncology practices in the territory.
• Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) within the specified territory.
• Structure detailed strategic plans for gaining and retaining new and existing clients.
• Maximize client-bill contracting opportunities.
• Implement laboratory services agreements (LSA’s) with bill account institutions.
• Collaborate and coordinate with all sales positions (Head of Sales, RSD’s, DSM’s, SAM’s, and AE’s) to ensure the successful attainment of company goals and objectives.
• Identify and develop partnering opportunities between prospective oncology clients and GHI.
• Promote and drive compliance with new web-based molecular information tools for all clients.
• Continually analyze the competitive landscape and environment within assigned accounts to determine trends and provide customer feedback to GHI leadership.
• Monitor the performance of sales to ensure objectives are met.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive business plan for the territory that will be inclusive of budgets, travel, territory management, goal setting, etc.
• Work effectively with individuals across multiple departments throughout Gardant Health Inc.
• Embrace, embody, and represent the Guardant Health company culture at all times to external and internal constituents.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of direct account management experience in a molecular diagnostic setting with a history of proven past performance that has met and exceeded expectations.
• 3-5 years of experience working with major cancer centers and clinics, oncology GPO’s, large health systems, IHDN’s, and large oncology practices.
• Demonstrated measurable revenue generation at either a diagnostic, pharmaceutical or relevant biotechnology company.
• Ability to provide an integrated MolDx solution using Guardant Health’s next generation sequencing technology to prospects and customers.
• Ability to engage in a consultative selling process that overcomes objections and indifferences while connecting client needs with GHI capabilities.
• Comfortable communicating, presenting, selling at the executive level (CEO, COO, CFO).
• Keen understanding of the payor and reimbursement environment in the oncology and diagnostic space.
• Ability to work independently, communicate proactively, manage multiple projects and prioritize daily tasks while managing critical deadlines.
• Strong understanding of molecular diagnostics for oncology and the evolving competitive landscape.
• Excellent knowledge of oncology, hematology, chemotherapeutics and targeted agents.
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
• Outstanding strategic sales account planning skills.
• Superior listening and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a very high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate consistent closing abilities throughout the sales cycle.
• Impeccable oral and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be very proficient with all Microsoft Office products – particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective and regular utilization of Salesforce.com.
• Ability to develop and utilize cross-functional relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction from, or interface with, manager.
• Strong administrative skills and sophistication to manage business in complex environments.
• Demonstrate GHI's Values by acting with integrity, respect, trust and Possess a very positive attitude and an understanding of the dynamics involved with organizational growth and change.

Benefits

• Regular accommodations for candidates with disabilities
• Reasonable accommodations in hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs
• Opportunities for professional development and work-life balance