Health System Partnerships Associate Director # 4931 (Western U.S.)

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.   We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.   GRAIL is headquartered in the Bay Area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.   For more information, please visit grail.com

GRAIL is seeking a Health System Partnerships Associate Director to lead the integration and expansion of GRAIL products and services within selected health systems and key strategic partners.

In this role, you will own the strategic vision and growth of partnerships across assigned healthcare institutions, representing GRAIL’s product portfolio. You will engage with executive and operational leaders within health systems to implement high-value programs, identify opportunities to broaden access across patient populations and care settings, and drive execution against shared goals. This role will shape account-level strategy and growth plans in close partnership with Director-level leadership, ensuring alignment with broader market access priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong account management experience and deep healthcare ecosystem knowledge, an ability to influence executive-level cross-functional stakeholders, and a demonstrated track record of executing complex initiatives within healthcare systems. Success in this role requires balancing long-term partnership objectives with near-term performance goals while navigating the healthcare ecosystem effectively.

You will be accountable for the growth of Galleri across assigned accounts. You will lead system negotiations and contracting efforts, forecasting, and develop comprehensive pull-through strategies while working closely with internal stakeholders across field, market access, and marketing teams. You will also collaborate with payer and employer partnership teams to help identify and advance access opportunities.

Candidates will be selected based on their ability to contribute to a high-performing team culture grounded in trust, accountability, and a shared mission to expand access to breakthrough cancer early detection technology across the U.S.

This is a remote based role and covers institutions in the Western U.S. You will be approved to work from your City and State within the US. While your primary workplace is your home, you must be able to travel a minimum of 30% of the time to a GRAIL office, customer location, or other locations to perform your work or attend team-related events.

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day partnership activities for assigned healthcare systems, including academic centers and population health organizations, to expand adoption of GRAIL products.

Establish and cultivate executive-level (CEO, CMO, CIO, CTO, Cancer Center Directors, Medical Directors, and Lab Leadership) stakeholder relationships that result in system launches, market expansion, and new business initiatives. 

Develop a strong understanding of each partner’s structure, economic drivers, strategic priorities, and operational workflows to inform account planning and opportunity development.

Own negotiation and execution of contracts in collaboration with senior leadership and legal partners.Lead MCED system-level workflow adoption, technology integrations, and broad provider awareness in partnership with medical and field teams.

Lead executive business reviews and ongoing governance meetings; prepare materials and performance analyses for leadership discussions.

Identify payer/employer access expansion opportunities, including presentation of  cost-benefit analysis, in partnership with payer and HEOR supporting teams.

Develop and execute integrated account plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams interacting across clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders.

Identify opportunities for evidence generation, pilot programs, or operational improvements, partnering with medical and clinical development teams as appropriate.

Develop and lead comprehensive launch playbooks to ensure launch excellence and pull-through with provider field teams to ensure coordinated engagement and strong customer experience delivery.

Collaborate with payer access and marketing teams to incorporate customer insights into value proposition development and pull-through initiatives.

Monitor healthcare system trends (e.g., reimbursement changes, care pathway evolution, EMR integration considerations) and share insights with internal stakeholders.

Ensure all partnership activities and customer engagements are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion.

Required Qualifications:

BS/BA degree (science or healthcare preferred); advanced degree in business, public health, or healthcare-related field a plus.

10+ years of experience in health system partnerships, account management, or related healthcare roles. Internal candidates with 7+ years of relevant GRAIL experience may also be considered based on demonstrated experience and capabilities aligned with the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in health system partnerships, account management, or related healthcare roles with 7+ years of demonstrated success managing complex health systems partnerships, with measurable outcomes. 

Experience collaborating cross-functionally to implement product or service solutions within health systems.

Strong analytical skills, including forecasting and performance reporting.

Ability to develop and deliver clear, data-driven presentations to a range of stakeholders.

Working knowledge of compliance frameworks governing healthcare marketing and partnership activities.

Ability to communicate complex scientific and public health concepts clearly and credibly.

Track record of achieving performance objectives in a goal-oriented environment.

Experience working with healthcare system stakeholders, including clinical, operational, and executive leaders.

Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement dynamics, delivery models, and institutional decision-making processes.

Oncology, diagnostics, or early detection experience are preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.

Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.

May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.

Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary

Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of the time

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $146K-$194K.

At GRAIL, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions our employees make to our mission and success. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for additional compensation, including an annual bonus and/or other incentives, in accordance with applicable plans and the company's discretion. The posted range reflects our good-faith estimate of the base pay we expect to offer for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.

At GRAIL, we invest in the health, well-being, and future of our employees and their families. Employees in this role are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support what matters most, including flexible time off or vacation, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and thoughtfully selected well-being programs. Benefits are offered in accordance with applicable plans and policies.

GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, GRAIL will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.

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