Government Affairs and Corporate Communication Director

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary blood tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics.  We are dedicated to helping patients at all stages of cancer live longer and healthier lives through the power of blood tests and the data they unlock— from informing better treatment in patients with advanced cancer, to new ways of monitoring recurrence in cancer survivors, and screening to find cancer at its earliest and most treatable in the general population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and execution of external strategies and messaging to communicate the Guardant Health story, building a positive reputation with key external stakeholders including investors.
• Collaborate with and advise senior leaders and functional groups including Investor Relations, Marketing, Clinical Development, Tech Development, Legal and Regulatory to ensure external corporate messaging is consistent and supports Guardant Health’s mission.
• Support development of messaging across Guardant Health product portfolio. Champion Guardant Health’s values internally and partner with the People Team to develop strategies & messaging that generates excitement for potential job candidates and current employees.
• Serve as a media spokesperson; build and maintain relationships with key reporters.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the competitive, scientific, technical, regulatory, and reimbursement landscape.
• Manage high-profile communication issues and crises.

Corporate Communications

• Develop and manage integrated strategic external and internal corporate communication programs and content that support company business goals by achieving appropriate positioning opportunities for Guardant Health, its products and programs, and supporting its desired image among key internal and external audiences.
• Lead the development and distribution of written and oral communication in order to deliver the company story to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive relationship-building and engagement with media/influencers to generate frequent, positive coverage.
• Become a subject matter expert and passionate storyteller about Guardant Health and its mission.
• Plan the Editorial Calendar and report results of our media engagement.
• Support senior leaders with speaking engagements.
• Handle highly sensitive, confidential corporate communications, initiatives and projects and advise senior management on associated communication strategies and issues. Lead and manage communication strategy and execution during crises.
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, medical affairs, clinical development and regulatory to identify key messages and ensure accurate information is reflected in external corporate communications.
• Work closely with Marketing to develop programs that support and complement product marketing campaigns.
• Advance Guardant Health policy positions and messaging to ensure IR and PR communications vendors are positioned to engage stakeholders.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Government Affairs

• Government Affairs internal and external engagement in relevant policy areas
• Drive development and execution of state and federal government affairs strategies designed to support Guardant Health’s core business strategies for current and future divisions.
• Monitor and anticipate state and federal legislative developments affecting Guardant Health and help strategically position the company to effectively engage.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key country government officials in AMEA (ex-Japan).
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies with third-parties and coalitions to advocate for Guardant Health’s legislative positions
• Represent Guardant Health with key trade associations.
• Manage Guardant Health external consultants in AMEA (ex-Japan).
• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, including Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Corporate Communications, and Patient Advocacy to execute our public policy strategies and achieve business goals
• Increase management and business unit understanding of and participation in the federal policymaking process. Collaborate with business units on critical issues, utilizing executives and internal experts to advance Guardant Health positions.

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree and 8-10+ years of related experience in pharmaceutical/Biotech or Diagnostic communications.
• Pharma/biopharma or Diagnostic communications experience required.
• Executive presence and comfort in all interactions with employees, senior-level management and critical external stakeholders, (e.g. media, policy officials, advocates)
• Proven ability to lead through influence, flexibility and diplomacy.
• Excellent writing, presentation and oral communication skills with strong business acumen and ability to create messaging that drives engagement.
• High level of energy, initiatives and ownership.
• High result orientation with proven track record of strong implementation skills
• Strong interpersonal, partnering, and influencing skills; ability to bring together a variety of different viewpoints from different stakeholders, incl. senior management, and to work towards a common approach with the right level of integration and guidance.
• Experience in PR agency management and selection

Guardant Health AMEA 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.