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Product Manager The product manager is a seasoned healthcare professional who is responsible for R&D of Oncology products with effective care management strategies that position the company to ...

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Oncology Account Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

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Oncology Account Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

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How much do oncology product manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for oncology product manager in the United States is $159,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $197,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an oncology product manager?

Oncology Product Managers are professionals responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for pharmaceutical products used in cancer treatment. They coordinate cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and ensure that products meet the needs of both healthcare providers and patients. Their role often involves working closely with research, sales, and regulatory departments to successfully launch and promote oncology drugs. Oncology Product Managers must stay up to date with advancements in cancer therapy and regulatory changes within the industry.

How does an oncology product manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new therapies to market?

An Oncology Product Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating efforts across various departments, including medical affairs, regulatory, sales, and marketing. They work closely with R&D to understand clinical data, partner with regulatory teams to ensure compliance, and support sales with product training and materials. Effective collaboration is essential for aligning product strategy, ensuring timely launches, and addressing specific needs of oncology healthcare professionals and patients. Regular cross-functional meetings and clear communication channels are key to overcoming challenges unique to oncology products, such as complex clinical evidence and evolving treatment landscapes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oncology product manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oncology Product Manager, you need a solid background in life sciences or pharmacy, experience in product management, and a deep understanding of oncology markets. Familiarity with CRM software, data analytics tools, and regulatory compliance systems is commonly required. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are vital soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies ensure effective product strategy, successful launches, and the ability to meet both patient and business needs in a complex therapeutic area.

What is the difference between Oncology Product Manager vs Medical Science Liaison?

AspectOncology Product ManagerMedical Science Liaison
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in life sciences, MBA often preferredAdvanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)
Work EnvironmentMarketing, product development teams, corporate officesMedical and scientific teams, healthcare providers
Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, biotech firmsPharmaceutical and biotech companies, research institutions
Primary FocusProduct strategy, market positioning, sales supportScientific education, clinical support, peer-to-peer communication

While both roles operate within the oncology industry, the Oncology Product Manager focuses on product strategy and market growth, whereas the Medical Science Liaison emphasizes scientific communication and clinical support. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or collaboration focus.

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Infographic showing various Oncology Product Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $159,405 per year, or $76.6 per hour.

Associate Director, Oncology Product Management (Therapy Selection)

Guardant Health

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$273K - $286K/yr

Full-time

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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.comand follow the company onLinkedIn,X (Twitter)andFacebook.

Associate Director, Oncology Product Management (Therapy Selection)

The Guardant Health Associate Director, Oncology Product Management (Therapy Selection) reports to the Senior Director of Product Management and helps drive market evolution across Guardant Health's liquid biopsy therapy selection portfolio.

This is a high-impact role for an execution-driven product leader who thrives at the intersection of product innovation, clinical impact, and commercial growth.

In this role, you will own roadmap execution and commercial readiness for the Guardant360 Liquid therapy selectionproducts, andcontributes to the product strategy that shapes how these diagnostics enter and expand within standard of care.

The Associate Director, Oncology Product Management requires a strong clinical science foundation alongside product management judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive end-to-end execution of the Guardant360 Liquid and Guardant360 LiquidCDxroadmaps - new biomarkers and features, assay optimization, workflow enhancements, andindication/companion-diagnostic label expansion.

  • Translate portfolio strategy into a prioritized, resourced roadmap and contribute to the multi-year product strategy.

  • Own product requirements and prioritization for the product line, making day-to-day trade-off decisions within the roadmap.

  • Lead cross-functional programs across product, engineering, bioinformatics, and operations; drive phase gates and release-readiness reviews for major launches.

  • Own product lifecycle andchange managementactivities across both the LDT andCDxofferings.

  • Partner with R&D, clinical development, regulatory, and quality to advanceCDxsubmissions and ensure compliance in regulated environments (IVD, CLIA, CAP, FDA).

  • Partner with biopharma stakeholders to align companion diagnostic development with drug programs and biomarker-driven trials.

  • Own competitive and landscape analysis for the product line and contribute to Guardant's differentiation strategy.

  • Provide clinical and technical leadership for the therapy selection portfolio, translating evolving molecular oncology, biomarker, and treatment evidence into product priorities, roadmap recommendations, and cross-functional decisions

  • Partner with Market Access and Medical Affairs on evidence and reimbursementstrategy, andcontribute to scientific communications and publications.

  • Lead, coach, and develop direct reports by setting clear goals, providingtimelyfeedback, supporting career growth, and fostering a high-performance, accountable team culture.

  • Manage corepeopleleadership responsibilities, including performance management, prioritization, capacity planning, hiring support, and ensuring team members are aligned to business priorities and execution expectations.

Required Qualifications

  • Typically requires: ~12 yrs with a Bachelor's; 8 with a Master's; 5 with a PhD; or 3 with a PharmD/MD within life sciences, bioengineering, molecular biology, or a related field.

  • Experience in product management, clinical science, medical affairs, or strategy within diagnostics or oncology.

  • Strong clinical science grounding and knowledge of clinical practice in oncology and biomarker-driven therapyselection.

  • Deep understanding of liquid biopsy and molecular diagnostics, including familiarity with NGS assays.

  • Working knowledge of diagnostic assay workflows and regulated-lab environments (CLIA, CAP, IVD, FDA).

  • Strong strategic thinking,executionrigor, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PhD, PharmD, or MD).

  • Familiarity with companion diagnostic (CDx) development and regulatory submissions.

  • Experience with Guardant360 or comparable liquid biopsy products.

  • Priorbiopharma engagement and knowledge of the competitive and reimbursement landscape.

  • Requiredpeoplemanagement experience, including direct oversight of team members, goal setting, performance feedback, coaching, development planning, and accountability for team execution.


AI & Digital Fluency

  • Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.


Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Palo Alto, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $204,700 - $281,500 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,995 - $239,275 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $184,230 - $253,350


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 committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out toPeopleteam@guardanthealth.com

A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

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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