Diagnostic Lead

Typical Accountabilities:

• Ensure goals and objectives are met or exceeded within the oncology area at a national level
• Develop a strategy to ensure the adoption of diagnostic testing with defined metrics for success.
• Identify and develop relationships with scientific experts: Laboratory decision makers, Anatomical Pathologists and Molecular Pathologists, and other health care professionals
• Share appropriate educational information on diagnostics to the clinical Laboratories and clinical HCPs
• Educate on the need for diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programs
• Identify barriers to testing through partnerships with diagnostic companies, lab networks, and Health Care Professionals (HCPs).
• Develop strategies to support brand plan and educate on appropriate testing
• Inspires ownership, accountability, initiative, and engagement within the entire team by regularly communicating AZ's vision, business objectives, performance outcomes, and future action steps.
• Develops people and the organization by investing in long-term development of others through mentoring, coaching, and continuous feedback.
• Collaborating with customers and sales executives in the field to help shape customer perceptions of AZ and enhance the brand portfolio.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in life science, at least 5 years pharmaceutical industry working experience in medical affairs/Diagnostic function
• Thorough knowledge and experience within the area of field medical liaisons or advisors
• Ability to manage incoming insights or requests in a timely manner and take action when appropriate

Desirable:

• Advanced Degree in life science (Master, PhD, MD)
• Connections in the local medical community
• People management or coaching experience in medical affairs

Date Posted

04-May-2026

Closing Date

02-Sep-2026

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.