Diagnostics Manager, Medical

Job Description

Diagnostics Strategy & Planning

• Translate cross-therapy diagnostics strategy into actionable plans tailored to assigned therapeutic area(s)
• Define priorities, resource allocation, and roadmap to enhance patient identification and diagnostic performance
• Ensure alignment with broader medical and business strategies

Cross-functional Leadership & Execution

• Lead diagnostics initiatives across Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and R&D teams
• Drive alignment and coordination to ensure effective implementation of diagnostics plans
• Identify opportunities to integrate diagnostics into broader brand and access strategies

Testing Pathway Optimization (System Level)

• Analyze diagnostic landscape and identify systemic barriers affecting testing access and efficiency
• Design and implement scalable solutions to improve testing pathways across institutions and networks
• Collaborate with external stakeholders (labs, diagnostic companies, healthcare systems) to strengthen ecosystem performance

Insight Integration & Performance Management

• Aggregate and synthesize insights from field (DSLs), external stakeholders, and data sources
• Monitor performance metrics and evaluate impact of diagnostics initiatives
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations and continuous improvement actions

Evidence Generation & Strategic Impact

• Lead or support evidence generation initiatives (e.g., real-world data, publications, best practices)
• Contribute to shaping clinical practice and adoption of biomarker-driven approaches
• Support internal decision-making by linking diagnostics strategy to patient outcomes and business impact

SKILLS REQUIRMENTS DEFINED

Skills

• Therapy Area Strategic Planning: Develops and delivers diagnostics strategies for specific therapeutic areas ensuring strong local relevance and alignment.
• Operational & Analytical Acumen: Converts plans into measurable projects; monitors, analyzes, and improves processes.
• Collaboration & Influence: Forges strong partnerships (with both technical and non-technical teams) and builds consensus within therapy lines.
• Insight Synthesis: Gathers and applies stakeholder insights from diverse sources (including scientific communities) to inform plans.
• Influencing Without Authority: Drives change and project delivery through cross-functional partnership, often beyond formal reporting lines.
• Strategic thinking, analytics, and effective project management skills
• Excellent collaboration, communication and organizational skills in working with cross-functional team

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field (MSc/BSc or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in diagnostics or project roles related to biomarker testing, including CDx testing within the relevant therapeutic area(s)
• Strong understanding of biomarker-driven diagnostics and their clinical application
• Familiarity with biomarker discovery, validation, and application along with knowledge of current and diagnostic technologies, such as PCR, next-generation sequencing, immunoassays, and imaging methods.
• Understand personalized and precision medicine, especially in relation to how diagnostics guide therapeutic choices.
• Additional knowledge including digital health, artificial intelligence in diagnostics, and integration with electronic health records is preferred.
• Proven therapy-specific and technology implementation experience.
• Strong operational, cross-functional, and innovation track record.
• Well-versed in therapy area diagnostic platforms, workflows, and emerging trends.

Typical Accountabilities (Per AZ framework and regulatory expecatations)

• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role. Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance.

What is the global remit?

Operates in : Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

- Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field (MSc preferred)

- 5+ years of experience in diagnostics or project roles related to biomarker testing, including CDx testing within the relevant therapeutic area(s)

- Proven experience in strategy development, project leadership, or cross-functional initiatives

- Strong understanding of biomarker-driven diagnostics and patient identification pathways

Desirable

- Experience in oncology diagnostics

- Exposure to rare disease or complex diagnostic pathways

- Experience in evidence generation or healthcare system projects

- Additional knowledge including digital health, artificial intelligence in diagnostics, and integration with electronic health records is preferred.

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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.