AstraZeneca
DiagnosticLead
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“Diagnostic Lead at AstraZeneca. Skills: Diagnostic strategy, Scientific expertise, Stakeholder engagement. Ensure goals and objectives are met or exceeded within the oncology area. Develop a strategy to ensure the adoption of diagnostic testing”
What You'll Achieve.
Goals and objectives are met or exceeded within the oncology area; Adoption of diagnostic testing with defined metrics for success
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in life science, at least 5 years pharmaceutical industry working experience in medical affairs/Diagnostic function, Thorough knowledge and experience within the area of field medical liaisons or advisors, Ability to manage incoming insights or requests in a timely manner and take action when appropriate
Nice to Have
Advanced Degree in life science (Master, PhD, MD), Connections in the local medical community, People management or coaching experience in medical affairs
What You'll Do.
Ensure goals and objectives are met or exceeded within the oncology area
Develop a strategy to ensure the adoption of diagnostic testing
Identify and develop relationships with scientific experts
Share appropriate educational information on diagnostics
Educate on the need for diagnostic quality assurance
Identify barriers to testing
Develop strategies to support brand plan
Develops people and the organization
Collaborating with customers and sales executives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with customers and sales executives in the field
Full Job Description
**Typical Accountabilities:** * Ensure goals and objectives are met or exceeded within the oncology area at a national level * Develop a strategy to ensure the adoption of diagnostic testing with defined metrics for success. * Identify and develop relationships with scientific experts: Laboratory decision makers, Anatomical Pathologists and Molecular Pathologists, and other health care professionals * Share appropriate educational information on diagnostics to the clinical Laboratories and clinical HCPs * Educate on the need for diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programs * Identify barriers to testing through partnerships with diagnostic companies, lab networks, and Health Care Professionals (HCPs). * Develop strategies to support brand plan and educate on appropriate testing * Inspires ownership, accountability, initiative, and engagement within the entire team by regularly communicating AZ's vision, business objectives, performance outcomes, and future action steps. * Develops people and the organization by investing in long-term development of others through mentoring, coaching, and continuous feedback. * Collaborating with customers and sales executives in the field to help shape customer perceptions of AZ and enhance the brand portfolio. **Essential** **:** * Bachelor’s Degree in life science, at least 5 years pharmaceutical industry working experience in medical affairs/Diagnostic function * Thorough knowledge and experience within the area of field medical liaisons or advisors * Ability to manage incoming insights or requests in a timely manner and take action when appropriate **Desirable** **:** * Advanced Degree in life science (Master, PhD, MD) * Connections in the local medical community * People management or coaching experience in medical affairs **Date Posted** 04-May-2026 **Closing Date** 02-Sep-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with
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