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Guardant Health

Account Executive

Guardant Health

. Promote the Shield™ colorectal cancer blood test to healthcare providers in primary care settings .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customer-facing sales within the healthcare industry, particularly in diagnostics and cancer screening. Proven ability to build relationships with healthcare providers, execute sales strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Customer-Facing Sales ExperienceHealthcare Provider Landscape KnowledgeCRM Systems ProficiencyNegotiation and Problem-Solving SkillsProduct Launch Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills
Sales Target AchievementChallenger SellingTechnical Product KnowledgeMarket Trend AnalysisBusiness Plan Development
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsCuriosity and Sound JudgmentHigh-Touch Customer Service
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceVeeva
Industry Keywords
Colorectal Cancer Blood TestDiagnosticsMedical Device SalesPharmaceutical SalesPrimary Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Promote the Shield™ colorectal cancer blood test to healthcare providers in primary care settings
  • Achieve or exceed sales targets through prospecting, relationship-building, and execution of national sales strategies
  • Build relationships with healthcare providers and gain commitment to adopt Shield for CRC and other cancers
  • Use challenger selling to understand provider needs and demonstrate how Guardant Health offerings improve patient outcomes and streamline practices
  • Educate and train primary care practices on products and support stakeholder adoption and workflow integration
  • Collaborate with clinical, marketing, and product teams to align sales strategies and share feedback
  • Identify new business opportunities within the territory
  • Foster collaborations with regional and local laboratories to expand reach and secure phlebotomy draw agreements
  • Develop and execute business plans supporting launches of new cancer screening technologies
  • Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to inform sales tactics
  • Share insights and opportunities with the Commercial Team and leadership
  • Provide high-touch customer service and proactively resolve issues throughout the sales process
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulations while managing multiple projects and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 4 years of customer-facing sales experience in the healthcare industry (diagnostics, medical device, or pharmaceutical sales), or minimum of 2 years of customer-facing healthcare sales experience plus direct clinical experience in a patient care environment as a registered nurse or physician assistant
  • Proven track record of success and achievement drive
  • Ability to engage in selling conversations, overcome objections, and align client needs with product offerings
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare provider landscape
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply technical product knowledge
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Veeva, or similar platforms
  • Superior negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service skills
  • Curiosity, sound judgment, and ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Background screening including criminal history required
  • Preferred: Experience with diagnostic products, particularly blood-based testing or cancer screening products, directly to primary care providers
  • Preferred: Familiarity with the primary care landscape in the assigned territory
  • Preferred: Proven experience planning and executing product launches in healthcare or diagnostics
  • Preferred: High-touch customer service and relationship-building skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Hybrid work flexibility for eligible onsite employees
  • Work-from-home days for individual-focused time
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs