Senior Publications Manager

Guardant Health • Palo Alto, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Publications Manager will serve as both a thought partner and execution leader responsible for publication planning that communicate key scientific and clinical insights related to precision oncology and Guardant Health’s products and portfolio. The role will oversee the full end-to-end publication process, from planning to final, externally published deliverables, while ensuring scientific integrity, accuracy, and compliance with industry and company standards. The responsibilities include close collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Real-World Data, Bioinformatics/Technology teams, and external authors, to produce high-quality, impactful scientific communications that advance Guardant Health’s mission to transform cancer care. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading and facilitating strategic and tactical publication planning meetings, exceptional project management capabilities, and the ability to generate, interpret, and communicate publication metrics that support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master’s) required. 8 years and a Master’s degree; 5 years and a PhD; or 3 years and a PharmD/MD. Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master’s) required. 8 years and a Master’s degree; 5 years and a PhD; or 3 years and a PharmD/MD.
• Typically requires 5+ years of experience in medical writing and/or publication management within the biopharma, diagnostics, or oncology industry
• Scientific Expertise: Background in oncology, molecular diagnostics, or clinical research. Understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis. Familiarity with key oncology scientific conferences
• Core Skills: Proven ability to develop and implement publication strategies in alignment with corporate goals. Experience in leading and facilitating strategic level and tactical publication planning meetings with exceptional project management skills
• Proficiency in literature search databases (PubMed, Embase) and reference management tools (EndNote, Mendeley). Strong familiarity with publication management platforms and compliance tools.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; adept at cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with a focus on quality, compliance, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Publication Strategy & Planning: Lead the development and execution of publication plans aligned with program objectives, product strategy, and scientific data dissemination goals. Identify key data communication opportunities and manage publication timelines and deliverables across multiple clinical and research programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (medical affairs, clinical development, real-world data, bioinformatics/technology and external authors) and external collaborators (authors, investigators, agencies) to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment of messaging. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in publication best practices and guidelines (ICMJE, GPP).
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure all publications meet ethical, regulatory, and journal standards, including adherence to Good Publication Practice (GPP) and company policies. Implement robust review and approval processes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to medical writers and publication specialists. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on scientific excellence and operational efficiency.
• Vendor and Budget Management: As needed, manage relationships with external publication agencies, freelancers, and vendors, ensuring deliverables meet timelines and budget constraints. Oversee contracts, budgets, and resource allocation for publication projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees