AstraZeneca
BioPharmaceutical
DiagnosticScientificLiaison
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Diagnostic Scientific Liaison at AstraZeneca. Skills: Diagnostic liaison role, Scientific, diagnostics, and therapeutic area expertise, Field engagement, Local diagnostic strategies development, Identify barriers and unmet needs of diagnostics testing, Execution of tactical plans locally, Compile diagnostics data, Monitor testing performance, Coordinate with cross functional teams, Point of contact for external diagnostics stakeholders. Diagnostic liaison role will be a hybrid of field-based and”
What You'll Achieve.
Development of local diagnostic strategies; Support and educate on appropriate testing; Ensure labs providing timely, high quality in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions; Make a difference to medicine, patients and society
Industry & Context.
Curious problem-solvers
50% of time in field
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Thorough knowledge of the molecular diagnostics technologies e.g., NGS, ISH, etc., Understanding of local molecular diagnostic and clinical testing landscape especially in oncology field.
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in health sciences, life sciences or biomedical sciences, Hands on experience in molecular lab, Experience in oncology diagnostic and pharmaceutical company, Proven ability to communicate and build collaborative relationships with a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers, Thorough knowledge of diagnostic test regulatory environment
What You'll Do.
Diagnostic liaison role will be a hybrid of field-based and office-based diagnostic professional with scientific
and therapeutic area expertise.
Gain insights through field engagement (50% of time in field) to aid in the development of local diagnostic strategies
Identify barriers and unmet needs of diagnostics testing through engagement with histo lab
molecular diagnostics labs
lab networks and HCPs
Execution of tactical plans locally to support and educate on appropriate testing.
Responsible for compiling diagnostics data
monitoring the number and performance of testing to ensure labs providing timely
high quality in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions.
Work in full coordination with the Field Sales Team
Medical Scientific Liaisons
and cross functional team to carry out tactical plans and provide responses to diagnostics inquires
Primary point of contact of external diagnostics stakeholders
pathologists or molecular pathologists
molecular diagnostics kit suppliers
Health Care Professionals (HCP)
and scientific organizations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in full coordination with the Field Sales Team, Medical Scientific Liaisons, and cross functional team to carry out tactical plans and provide responses to diagnostics inquires; Build collaborative relationships with a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers; Collaboration
Communication Scope
Communicate and build collaborative relationships with a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers
Full Job Description
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. A place where the patient journey is considered holistically, beyond developing medicines. Backed by the science at every step, powered to make a difference. We work together as a team of highly skilled professionals to get the best results for diagnosis and treatment that will have the potential to transform the lives of those with unmet needs. At AstraZeneca we fuse the worlds of Medical and Commercial to spot opportunities and pioneer approaches that better serve our patients. Bridging Commercial and Scientific goals, we apply our people and leadership skills to launch cutting-edge products into our growing healthcare ecosystem. It takes a holistic mindset to treat each unique patient and tailor the whole experience – from early diagnosis to treatment. With a strong foundation of science and ethics, we run fast but never compromise on doing the right thing. Working at pace in our ever-changing, ambiguous markets takes creativity and imagination. We always feel supported to do this, learning from our failures and working as a team to win together. Curious problem-solvers, it takes more than big dreams to make an impact here. We step up and take accountability to deliver new ways of doing things that will create a better future for our markets. Key Responsibilities: * Diagnostic liaison role will be a hybrid of field-based and office-based diagnostic professional with scientific, diagnostics, and therapeutic area expertise. * Gain insights through field engagement (50% of time in field) to aid in the development of local diagnostic strategies * Identify barriers and unmet needs of diagnostics testing through engagement with histo lab, molecular diagnostics labs, lab networks and HCPs * Exec
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