Diagnostic Advisor

DIAGNOSTIC ADVISOR

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation 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.

Part of a global leading pharmaceutical, we’re proud of our heritage and where we’re heading – AstraZeneca’s exponential growth and unrivalled success in our International markets. Our pipeline keeps us leading the way and provides us with stability to build a long term commitment. It fuels us every day – by realising our pipeline we’re addressing huge unmet needs and unserved patients. It’s rewarding and inspiring.

As our Diagnostic Advisor you will be responsible to shape and executes diagnostics strategy within assigned therapeutic area(s), translating high-level business and strategic objectives into actionable plans, while leading cross-functional delivery and driving operational excellence

What you’ll do

• Lead strategic planning for the assigned therapeutic area(s), translating above-therapy diagnostics priorities into tailored programs and resource solutions at the area or indication level.

• Build and sustain effective partnerships with stakeholders including pathologists, scientific officers, molecular biologists, and other therapy-area leads to support implementation and continual quality improvement.

• Oversee project pipelines, operational standards, and reporting, ensuring that stakeholder (especially laboratory and scientific) feedback is used for continuous process optimization.

• Mentor and upskill Diagnostic Liaisons in the nuances of therapy-specific project delivery and scientific engagement.

• Aggregate, analyze, and report data on therapy-area performance and evidence, integrating insights from pathologists and laboratory scientists to inform business unit and higher-level diagnostics strategy.

• Collaborate with commercial, R&D, and medical teams to drive field excellence and clinical/scientific adoption of diagnostics solutions.

Scope & Impact

• Accountable for diagnostic strategy planning, execution, and resource alignment within specific therapy areas.

• Integrates scientific, operational, and business insights for successful local deployment and value generation.

Essential for the role

• Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field (MSc/BSc or equivalent)

• 5+ years in diagnostics, medical, or project management roles—preferably with direct therapeutic area experience and proven cross-functional leadership

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

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Date Posted

13-Okt-2025

Closing Date

12-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.