Astrazeneca
Pharma
DirectorPrecisionMedicine,Labs&Societies
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“Director Precision Medicine, Labs & Societies at Astrazeneca. Skills: Laboratory strategy, Oncology society engagement, Companion diagnostics integration, Cross-functional leadership. Define and lead U. S. national lab strategy. Serve as primary strategic collaborator with national lab organizations”
What You'll Achieve.
Measurable increases in biomarker testing and appropriate patient identification; Strong, strategic partnerships established with top-tier national labs and oncology societies; Diagnostic strategies fully integrated into brand and market access planning; Demonstrated influence on testing practices and standards of care in priority indications; Improved patient identification and access; Scalable, real-world patient impact
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking and execution capabilities; Translating insights into measurable business and patient impact; Anticipate shifts in diagnostic technologies, reimbursement, and lab consolidation—and proactive position AstraZeneca to lead
Periodic travel to AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg, MD campus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 10+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare, at least 5 years in oncology, diagnostics, or precision medicine, Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional strategy development and execution within complex, matrixed organizations, Proven ability to influence senior collaborators across commercial, medical, and market access functions, as well as external partners, critical thinking and execution capabilities, with a track record of translating insights into measurable business and patient impact, Deep understanding of the oncology clinical landscape, including treatment pathways, biomarker testing, and precision medicine integration, Customer-facing experience engaging senior-level external partners, including health system leaders, labs, or scientific organizations, Exceptional communication and leadership presence, with the ability to align diverse partners around a common vision
Nice to Have
Experience in sales leadership, Direct experience working with laboratories or diagnostic organizations, Build strong, compliant partnerships with laboratories that help bring innovative diagnostic testing into routine oncology care, Established relationships within the U. S. oncology ecosystem, Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD)
What You'll Do.
Define and lead U. S. national lab strategy
Serve as primary strategic collaborator with national lab organizations
Anticipate shifts in diagnostic technologies
and lab consolidation
Establish and deliver against clear performance metrics
Translate diagnostic strategy into actionable plans
Partner closely with Market Access
Shape approaches that address access barriers to testing
compliant partnerships with laboratories
Build and expand relationships with leading national laboratories
and oncology societies
Represent AstraZeneca in external scientific and industry forums
Identify and advance opportunities for innovative collaborations
Lead integration of lab
and customer insights
Translate insights into brand
and precision medicine initiatives
Elevate emerging trends and barriers to senior leadership
Act as a strategic connector across Precision Medicine
Influence without authority to ensure aligned execution
Mentor team members on evolving diagnostic and lab dynamics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner broadly across commercial, market access, medical affairs, and alliance organizations; Partner closely with Market Access, HEOR, and brand teams; Act as a strategic connector across Precision Medicine, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Market Access; Influence without authority to ensure aligned execution across a complex matrix organization
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and leadership presence
Full Job Description
At AstraZeneca, we are redefining cancer care through precision medicine—ensuring the right patients receive the right therapies at the right time. This role sits at the center of that ambition, crafting how diagnostic ecosystems evolve to support our oncology portfolio today and into the future. We are seeking a senior, enterprise-minded leader to define and drive AstraZeneca’s national laboratory and oncology society engagement strategy, translating scientific innovation into scalable, real-world patient impact. This position reports to the Senior Director, Precision Medicine, and Marketing, and partners broadly across commercial, market access, medical affairs, and alliance organizations. **The Opportunity** As _Director, National Labs & Societies_, you will lead the strategy and execution of AstraZeneca’s engagement with national laboratory networks and key oncology societies, ensuring optimal integration of companion diagnostics into clinical practice. You will operate at the intersection of commercial strategy, market access, and scientific engagement, influencing how biomarker testing is adopted, reimbursed, and operationalized across the U.S. oncology ecosystem. This is a high-impact role with visible enterprise influence, shaping diagnostic strategy across multiple brands and indications while directly contributing to improved patient identification and access. **Key Responsibilities** **Enterprise Leadership in Companion Diagnostics & Lab Strategy** * Define and lead AstraZeneca’s U.S. national lab strategy, including prioritization, partnership models, and long-term ecosystem evolution * Serve as the primary strategic collaborate with leading national lab organizations, driving alignment on testing practices, data exchange, and innovation * Anticipate shifts in diagnostic technologies, reimbursement, and lab consolidation—and proactive position AstraZeneca to lead. **Driving Measurable Patient Impact** * Establish and deliver against clear performance met
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