Diagnostic Senior Scientist

Are you an experienced diagnostic scientist eager to apply your skills in developing early disease diagnostics for clinical settings? If so, this opportunity is for you! At AstraZeneca, we deliver companion and complementary diagnostic assays that align medicines with patients most likely to benefit. This Precision Medicine approach leverages individual characteristics to optimize treatment responses. As a Senior Scientist in Diagnostics Science, you'll utilize your expertise in oncology diagnostic technologies, such as Immunohistochemistry (IHC), digital pathology, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), to drive innovative diagnostic solutions within AstraZeneca’s clinical portfolio through strategic partnerships and laboratory-based science.

Accountabilities:

- Deliver diagnostic science and innovation projects through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

- Data analysis e interpretacion y presentación.

- Clinical trials, diagnostic partners to ensure that the state are deployed with the departamente to start

Diagnostic getcnolgoes y operating clinical trials will be a plus

- Build and maintain knowledge of current and emerging diagnostic technologies, focusing on oncology, to identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

- Develop innovative diagnostic science proposals across core therapeutic areas.

- Evaluate novel diagnostics through feasibility studies and laboratory-based science, adhering to timelines and budgets.

- Provide scientific and strategic feedback to precision medicine approaches for diagnostic and drug product teams.

- Ensure all activities align with AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct, supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including budget, safety, health, and environment management.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Masters / PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject

- Record of delivery in a scientific capability, including peer-reviewed publications

- Expertise with one or more of these technologies (for example, but not limited to: IHC, digital pathology, NGS, PCR)

- Excellent knowledge of current technology trends in oncology diagnostics and precision medicine

- Experience of working with external partners or collaborators (ideally academic investigators and diagnostic companies)

- Ability to communicate with cross-functional stakeholders for project updates through oral presentations and progress reports

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Good computational and data analysis skills enabling automated/semi-automated analysis of large datasets (e.g. using AI, software and programming languages)

- Experience of leading projects within a diagnostic or drug development organisation

- An understanding of drug and companion diagnostic assay co-development and commercialisation and experience working in early and/or late phase projects

- Demonstrable experience of analytical diagnostic assay validation, use in a clinical testing setting and/or delivery of regulatory submission

- Knowledge of requirements related to handling of Human Biological Samples

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a team dedicated to eliminating cancer as a cause of death. Our pioneering approach focuses on early-stage cancer trials, identifying and treating patients earlier. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules in our pipeline, we fuse cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Empowered to lead at every level, you'll have the opportunity to make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Join us in our mission to transform the lives of millions living with cancer.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

22-oct-2025

Closing Date

11-nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.