Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of oncology diagnostics? As a Diagnostic Manager in Oncology Business Unit, you'll be at the forefront of transforming cancer care. You'll conduct activities and interactions that align with AstraZeneca's values, ensuring compliance with our Code of Conduct and supporting policies. Your role will involve collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, diagnostic partners, and government agencies, to optimize diagnostic solutions for oncology patients.

Accountabilities

• Assess different testing options and select and qualify diagnostic partners and testing labs.
• Identify and collaborate with national diagnostic and clinical opinion leaders to design and execute activities to optimize diagnostics associated with respective brands and tumors.
• Build collaborative partnerships with diagnostic companies, lab networks, KEEs, and HCPs.
• Develop, evaluate, and deliver the national diagnostic strategy for current and future oncology products.
• Implement diagnostics- and patient journey-related insights to shape national brand strategy and tactics.
• Support in-market registration/regulatory approval of future companion diagnostics/other testing solutions.
• Identify issues in current testing landscape and develop solutions to minimize diagnostic barriers to therapy use.
• Act as a subject matter expert for external diagnostic/scientific stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain scientific knowledge on product-related biomarkers.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders for content development and delivery of effective diagnostic presentations.
• Understand clinical operational issues along the testing pathway in oncology and help stakeholders develop potential solutions.
• Act as an educational resource to internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous network maintenance with KEEs to support diagnostic projects.
• Plan and implement diagnostic omnichannel campaigns and create diagnostic materials.
• Create branded and unbranded diagnostic material for Sales and Marketing post-launch.
• Plan and implement local signature events, educational activities, and congress appearances.
• Support HCSL in creating patient information resources and materials.

Essential Skills/Experience

• University degree in life sciences, medical or pharmacy degree
• Experience with a broad range of oncology diagnostic, pathology, and therapeutic marketing including launch experience, preferably as DxM/DxL or equivalent
• Strong expertise in relevant lab techniques and processes as well as oncology biomarkers in pathology and molecular biology
• Existing network in diagnostic labs (pathology and/or human genetics)
• Experience in a complex cross-functional working environment
• Confident with MS office and CRM reporting tools
• Proven experience with a broad base of external stakeholders
• Proven demonstration of effective cross-functional project leadership

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Doctoral degree of advantage

We Offer:

• Base salary starting for this position is 83,604€ per year
• Participation in company success through bonus payments
• Company car options
• Extensive social benefits, including company pension and additional insurance
• Flexible working hours with the option for hybrid work
• Individual development opportunities
• Environmentally conscious company aiming to be climate-neutral by 2025

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to transforming the lives of people living with cancer by leading in patient experience and care. We are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated by evolving to an outcomes-based model. Our approach goes beyond treatment to shape the cancer care environment and transform the entire patient experience. From early diagnosis to survivorship, we ensure no patient is left behind. By delivering earlier stage interventions with curative possibilities and championing precision combinations, we aim to make a global impact on cancer care.

Ready to join us on this transformative journey? Apply now to become part of a team that's making a difference in the lives of cancer patients worldwide!

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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.