Medical Affairs, Data Analyst (Healthcare & Scientific)

Guardant Health; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in precision oncology is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to enhance real-world evidence activities. This role involves designing and executing studies that support clinical utility and health outcomes for oncology diagnostics. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the analyst will translate complex data into actionable insights, utilizing advanced analytical techniques. With a hybrid work model, this position offers a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. If you are passionate about transforming patient care through data-driven insights, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in outcomes research within pharma or biotech.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or SAS with hands-on programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute RWE studies to support clinical utility and health outcomes.
• Collaborate with teams to translate scientific needs into actionable insights.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Programming

Oncology Knowledge

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Outcomes Research

Degree in Epidemiology

Degree in Data Science

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Medical Affairs, Data Analyst (Healthcare & Scientific)

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.

This role will report to the Senior Director of Publications within Medical Affairs and will support the Real-World Data/Evidence (RWD/E) activities of Guardant Health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, responsible for generating insights and evidence analytics across various domains, including observational research, reimbursement and payer evidence generation, clinical development, KOL research requests related to oncology diagnostics, and contributing to scientific publications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, oversee, and execute RWE studies supporting clinical utility, health outcomes, and economic value across all Guardant Health oncology diagnostics products, in collaboration with the Medical Affairs field team, cross-functional partners, and external KOLs.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align RWD/E strategies and data visualization, translating scientific and clinical needs into actionable insights, ensuring delivery of high-impact analytics and outcomes.
3. Develop, validate, and execute statistical programs using software such as R, Python, SAS, and advanced analytics methods; prepare materials for presentation to internal and external audiences.
4. Present study results and communicate complex data clearly to stakeholders, including KOLs, academic collaborators, internal teams, and policymakers.
5. Partner with internal and external KOLs in developing scientific publications, including conference abstracts, posters, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and white papers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in oncology, diagnostics, or precision medicine is a strong plus.
• Experience designing and deploying advanced analytical techniques and algorithms for healthcare data insights.
• Master's or PhD in outcomes research, epidemiology, statistics, data science, mathematics, or related fields.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in outcomes research within pharma, biotech, or device sectors.
• Proficiency in R (preferred), Python, or SAS, with hands-on programming experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed team environment.
• Extensive experience in real-world data analytics, observational study design, and outcomes research.
• Adept at adapting to new methodological approaches in a rapidly evolving field.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating evidence clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Work Model: Hybrid: In-office days are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for U.S. employees within 50 miles of a Guardant facility, fostering collaboration and focused work.

Pay transparency: The salary range for this position in Palo Alto, CA, or Redwood City, CA, is $144,200 to $198,250, excluding benefits, bonuses, or equity. Actual pay depends on location, skills, experience, and education.

Additional details on work environment, accommodations, and equal opportunity employment are provided in the full description.