Senior Account Executive, Pathology Sales- Oncology Division (Georgia/Gulf Coast)

Guardant Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardant Health seeks an Account Executive for the Oncology Division, responsible for driving growth in diagnostic pathology accounts. The ideal candidate will build partnerships with healthcare providers to increase tissue testing volume. A background in account management and oncology diagnostics is essential, with a focus on strategic sales and long-term relationship building. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in account management in pathology sales.
• Deep knowledge of FFPE Tissue based NGS / CGP testing.
• Customer-first mindset and ability to influence clinical decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall 360 tissue volume in assigned regions.
• Promote adoption of precision oncology diagnostics.
• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with healthcare providers.

Skills

Account Management

Sales

Client Relationship Building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pathology, business, or related field

Advanced degree or clinical/lab background

Tools

CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Account Executive, Pathology Sales- Oncology Division (Georgia/Gulf Coast)

• Full-time

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, visitguardanthealth.com and follow the company onLinkedIn ,X (Twitter) andFacebook .

Oncology Sales is a dedicated organization inside of Guardant Health focused on the commercialization of the Guardant 360 and Reveal portfolio. The Oncology Sales’ singular focus on bringing our early to advanced-stage cancer tests to market allows us to act with the speed and urgency needed to achieve our ambitious goals and serve the patient population who can benefit from our advanced analytics and proprietary testing.

About the Role:

The Pathology Account Executive is responsible for driving growth in diagnostic pathology and precision oncology accounts by building strong partnerships with healthcare providers. This role focuses on increasing tissue testing volume through strategic sales, education, and account development across hospitals, oncology centers, and physician networks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary Goal: Drive overall 360 tissue volume in assigned / overlapping regions.
• Promote the adoption of precision oncology diagnostics and the Guardant Health testing portfolio with the focus on driving 360 tissue.

Sales & Business Development

• Execute Laboratory Service Agreements and break down ordering barriers in accounts. Working with legal and the internal pathology operations manager on timely execution of agreements
• Negotiate pricing agreements based on a tied pricing schedule and facilitate escalation of pricing exceptions outside of guardrails.
• Work with the KAD and KAM overlapping the region on higher level partnership agreements and contracts. Ex: Data sharing, EMR integrations,
• Present Guardant services and solutions to C-level executives in hospitals and pathology departments.
• Target and close new business opportunities for tissue testing in pathology accounts in the community oncology setting and at academic cancer centers.
• Manage and expand existing accounts to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with internal teams (medical, billing, operations) to resolve client issues.
• Forecast sales and manage account pipelines via CRM
• Facilitate obtaining FFPE tissue processing agreements, where needed, and agreements for reimbursement of slide processing / cutting in place with the hospitals and or path labs

Client Relationship Building Establish and nurture long-term relationships with:

• Pathologists – (Chief of pathology)
• Oncologists
• Hospital administrators
• Oncology and pathology department staff

Education & Training

• Deliver in-field training on pathology workflows, diagnostic tests, and technology solutions
• Build clinical consensus on complex molecular diagnostic pathways
• Train healthcare staff on EMR-integrated oncology workflows

Strategic Collaboration Work in coordination with multiple cross functional partners (Oncology Sales Team, Medical Affairs, IT, Customer Service, and Key Accounts

Collaborate with leading healthcare professionals in oncology and pathology innovation

• 7+ years in account management in pathology sales, diagnostics, lab services, or oncology-related roles (highly prefer experience selling in diagnostics directly to Pathologists)
• Deep knowledge of FFPE Tissue based NGS / CGP testing
• Deep knowledge of pathology workflows, molecular diagnostics, or oncology therapeutic areas.
• A customer-first mindset and the ability to influence clinical decision-makers with empathy and clarity.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results in a consultative sales environment.
• Familiarity with pathology billing, reimbursement, and lab contracting a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel >50% within your territory.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pathology, business, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree or clinical/lab background a plus.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $158,400 to $237,600. The range does not include benefits and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity.The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations for the posted role, with the exception of any locations specifically referenced below (if any).

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

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.

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