Job Description

Guardant Health is a molecular diagnostics company is focused on building minimally invasive blood-based tools to aid in the management and treatment of patients with cancer. To help identify cancer at the earliest stages, we are developing blood-based tests that seek to increase screening rates and overcome the technical and clinical challenges of existing screening methods. We are leveraging data from tens of thousands of patients with cancer to develop tests with high sensitivity and specificity for the early detection of cancer in screen-eligible, asymptomatic individuals and individuals at a higher risk for developing cancer.

A major goal of the Medical Affairs program is to educate leading physicians, policy makers, physician groups, and advocacy groups on the clinical value of Guardant Health’s products and generate robust clinical validity and clinical utility data for our products to support reimbursement and guideline adoption. The role of the Intern, Medical Affairs will be to support the development of key resources to support these goals.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Critically review data from new publications and research findings to develop educational tools (publications/presentation, etc)
• Develop new and organize existing team resource pages
• Synopsize emerging abstracts and publications relevant to CRC screening as well as adjuvant and metastatic treatment in target cancer types
• Assist in agenda planning and meeting facilitation of Clinical Advisory Board(s) as needed.
• Participate in medical updates, scientific presentations, journal clubs, teleconferences, and meetings as requested.

Qualifications

TECHNICAL SKILLS (REQUIRED)

• Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of the following computer software programs: Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic.
• Multi-dimensional in abilities to work on simultaneous tasks and work cross-team.
• Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, flexible to changes in an ever-changing dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, good attention to detail, time management skills, and personal initiative.
• Excellent proofreading skills, with the ability to proof for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting of documents.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED)

• Currently enrolled students in an undergraduate or graduate program in a scientific field of study. Juniors and graduating seniors are strongly encouraged to apply
• Interested in a career in the sciences, health care, or clinical trials

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee may frequently exert up to 20-50 pounds of force to push or lift equipment
• This position requires standing/walking/crawling regularly

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 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.

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