Oncology Diagnostic Lead

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.What you will do?The Diagnostics Lead will work very closely with the Marketing Manager / Business Unit Director to deploy and adapt the AZ brand strategy to the local market, including tactics and execution. Ensures timely, high quality in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions to enable optimal treatment throughout the patient journey. Develops strategic and long-term partnerships with relevant Oncology stakeholders and decision makers in the complex Oncology ecosystem, based on a deep scientific understanding of diagnostic tests and the clinical operational issues on the testing pathway, enabling tailored testing solutions to be developed.Responsibilities: Develops strategic partnershipsAssesses different testing options in the markets and select and qualify diagnostic partners and testing labsIdentifies and collaborate with national diagnostic and clinical opinion leaders to identify, design and execute activities to optimise the provision of diagnostics associated with the respective brandsRemoves barriers to testing through collaborative partnerships with diagnostic companies, lab networks, KOLs and HCPsDevelops diagnostic strategyDevelops, evaluates and delivers the national diagnostic strategy for the current and future Oncology products, play a role in shaping national policyGenerates diagnostics-related insight to shape national brand strategy and tacticsMonitors and propose improvement plans for diagnostic related brand performanceEnsures in-market companion diagnostics / testing excellence for all product launches, including market readiness evaluation to inform go/no go decisionsSupports testing by improving the testing environmentSupports in-market registration / regulatory approval of future companion diagnostics / other testing solutions as requiredIdentifies issues in current testing landscape and working with external stakeholders to develop solutions to remove or minimize diagnostic barriers to therapy use, e.g., by optimizing testing pathwaysWorks with P&MA to identify innovative access / reimbursement solutions for companion diagnosticsBuild capability in internal and external stakeholdersActs as subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholdersDelivers diagnostic related educational initiatives including meetings, exhibitions, congresses/symposia, digital activitiesEngages with, lead and partner with all members of the cross-functional team on all diagnostic related activities to ensure AZ's Oncology products' launch readiness and optimal launch of therapyProvisions key inputs to P&MA strategy build and implementation including pricing and reimbursement cases for therapy and associated diagnostic testsKnowledge, Skills & Experience:Medical/pharmacy degreeExperience of broad range of diagnostic, pathology and therapeutic marketing in the pharmaceutical industryTrue understanding of market-specific diagnostic / testing environment and Oncology ecosystemStrong communication and influencing skills, ability to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, to present credibility, build and maintain trustful and mutually beneficial relationshipsTeam player, understands is part of a cross functional team and contributes fully by sharing information and linking insightsDrives results and is customer orientedVery good analytic skills with ability to see results and effects from a broader perspectiveStrong project management skillsFluent EnglishJoin AstraZeneca and help us deliver life-changing medicines. Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the world’s leaders in biopharmaceuticals. APPLY!Date Posted20-Oct-2026Closing Date19-Nov-2026AstraZeneca 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.