What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Publications Manager position at Guardant Health?
Company Description
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.
The Senior Publications Manager will serve as both a thought partner and execution leader responsible for publication planning that communicate key scientific and clinical insights related to precision oncology and Guardant Health’s products and portfolio. The role will oversee the full end-to-end publication process, from planning to final, externally published deliverables, while ensuring scientific integrity, accuracy, and compliance with industry and company standards. The responsibilities include close collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Real-World Data, Bioinformatics/Technology teams, and external authors, to produce high-quality, impactful scientific communications that advance Guardant Health’s mission to transform cancer care. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading and facilitating strategic and tactical publication planning meetings, exceptional project management capabilities, and the ability to generate, interpret, and communicate publication metrics that support data-driven decision-making.
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Palo Alto, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $200,600 - $275,800 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $200,600 - $275,800 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $200,600 - $275,800
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
A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.
Please visit our career page at: http://www.guardanthealth.com/jobs/
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.
The Senior Publications Manager will serve as both a thought partner and execution leader responsible for publication planning that communicate key scientific and clinical insights related to precision oncology and Guardant Health’s products and portfolio. The role will oversee the full end-to-end publication process, from planning to final, externally published deliverables, while ensuring scientific integrity, accuracy, and compliance with industry and company standards. The responsibilities include close collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Real-World Data, Bioinformatics/Technology teams, and external authors, to produce high-quality, impactful scientific communications that advance Guardant Health’s mission to transform cancer care. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading and facilitating strategic and tactical publication planning meetings, exceptional project management capabilities, and the ability to generate, interpret, and communicate publication metrics that support data-driven decision-making.
- Publication Strategy & Planning:
- Lead the development and execution of publication plans aligned with program objectives, product strategy, and scientific data dissemination goals.
- Identify key data communication opportunities and manage publication timelines and deliverables across multiple clinical and research programs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with internal stakeholders (medical affairs, clinical development, real-world data, bioinformatics/technology and external authors) and external collaborators (authors, investigators, agencies) to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment of messaging.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in publication best practices and guidelines (ICMJE, GPP).
- Compliance & Quality:
- Ensure all publications meet ethical, regulatory, and journal standards, including adherence to Good Publication Practice (GPP) and company policies.
- Implement robust review and approval processes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to medical writers and publication specialists.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on scientific excellence and operational efficiency.
- Vendor and Budget Management:
- As needed, manage relationships with external publication agencies, freelancers, and vendors, ensuring deliverables meet timelines and budget constraints.
- Oversee contracts, budgets, and resource allocation for publication projects.
- Education & Experience:
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master’s) required. 8 years and a Master’s degree; 5 years and a PhD; or 3 years and a PharmD/MD.
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master’s) required. 8 years and a Master’s degree; 5 years and a PhD; or 3 years and a PharmD/MD.
- Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical writing and/or publication management within the biopharma, diagnostics, or oncology industry
- Scientific Expertise:
- Background in oncology, molecular diagnostics, or clinical research.
- Understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with key oncology scientific conferences
- Core Skills:
- Proven ability to develop and implement publication strategies in alignment with corporate goals.
- Experience in leading and facilitating strategic level and tactical publication planning meetings with exceptional project management skills
- Proficiency in literature search databases (PubMed, Embase) and reference management tools (EndNote, Mendeley).
- Strong familiarity with publication management platforms and compliance tools.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; adept at cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with a focus on quality, compliance, and timelines.
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Palo Alto, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $200,600 - $275,800 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $200,600 - $275,800 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $200,600 - $275,800
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
A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.
Please visit our career page at: http://www.guardanthealth.com/jobs/
Salary : $200,600 - $275,800