Product Director, Oncology

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of the designated product roadmap—including new features, workflow enhancements, and indication expansion.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in the field and drive future concepts for product development.
• Drive product launch execution through phase gates, commercial excellence programs, and overall product readiness initiatives.
• Translate strategic goals into executable plans with clear timelines, KPIs, and milestones tied to business outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial teams to drive product delivery from concept to launch.
• Identify and resolve executional risks to ensure timely and successful product development and rollout.
• Engage directly and through sales/marketing teams with oncologists, NPs, practice managers, and IDNs to understand MRD use cases and pain points.
• Engage with external BioPharma customers to navigate their MRD product needs, requirements, and workflows.
• Define and prioritize product capabilities that align with clinical workflows and improve user experience.
• Ensure the product aligns with physician needs and payer expectations, including actionable results and clinical utility.
• Own the business case for one of Guardant Health's leading products, including pricing, COGS, and contribution to the overall oncology portfolio.
• Monitor competitive activity in MRD and adjacent markets, shaping product differentiation strategy accordingly.
• Partner with Market Access and Medical Affairs to support reimbursement and payer acceptance.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and launch strategies.
• Support development of customer-facing materials, sales training, and field enablement.
• Contribute to publication planning and scientific communications supporting the product’s value proposition.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree and 15 years of related experience; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or 8 years and a PhD; or 5 years and a PharmD/MD.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA, MPH, or advanced scientific degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in product management or commercial strategy in diagnostics, oncology, or health technology.
• Demonstrated success in launching and scaling healthcare products in oncology or molecular diagnostics.
• Experience working in the MRD, liquid biopsy, or cancer surveillance markets is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of patient and oncologist journey/touch points in the MRD space is highly desired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MRD competitive landscape, offerings across diagnostic providers, and reimbursement strategies.
• Strong strategic thinking, execution rigor, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Prior experience with product development, lifecycle management, and product launch is required.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of market access, evidence generation, and provider adoption drivers.

Nice to Have

• Experience with the MRD, liquid biopsy, or cancer surveillance markets.
• Knowledge of patient and oncologist journey/touch points in the MRD space.
• Understanding of reimbursement landscape and strategies.

Qualifications

• A university degree (Bachelor’s minimum).
• 5+ years of experience in product management or related fields in diagnostics or oncology.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary range for positions in Palo Alto, CA or Redwood City, CA: $182,700 to $251,250.
• Work model includes defined in-office days and work-from-home days for flexibility.
• Potential bonus, commission, or equity (not included in base salary range).
• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other conditions.