Astrazeneca

Pharma

DirectorPrecisionMedicine,Labs&Societies

$215–240k United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“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.

Pharma
Problems you'll solve

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

Eligibility Requirements

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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