Diagnostic Liaison - British Columbia & Saskatchewan

This is a field-based position

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Introduction to role:

Join AstraZeneca, a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry with a rapidly expanding Oncology portfolio. Our focus on innovative platforms such as DNA damage repair and Immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment. As a Diagnostic Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in identifying patients who can benefit from our targeted therapies, working alongside a dynamic team that thrives on an entrepreneurial spirit.

Accountabilities:

As a Diagnostic Liaison, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and high-quality companion diagnostics to optimize patient treatment. You will collaborate with various teams to execute tactical plans and develop tailored testing solutions. Your role includes building relationships with scientific experts, championing diagnostics solutions, educating on biomarker testing platforms, and addressing barriers to testing and reimbursement.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Advanced degree (MSc./PhD./RN) in life sciences, medical, pharmacy or business.

- Experience in pharmaceutical, diagnostics and/or clinical testing market; preferably Oncology experience.

- Strong scientific understanding of Next Generation Sequencing platforms & assays, immunohistochemistry platforms and assays as well as digital innovations in laboratory medicine.

- Able to positively impact others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships.

- Strong communicator with proven business skills coupled with project management experience.

- Proven demonstration of effective cross-functional project team leadership.

- A strong teammate, able to work within a diverse, cross-functional team and improve team cohesiveness and agility.

- Qualified as a fully licensed driver in your province.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Proven experience with a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers.

- Thorough knowledge of diagnostic test regulatory environment.

- Strong leadership attributes to set direction, generate commitment, balance short and long term needs and constructively resolve issues.

- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to win.

- Desire to make a difference in patient management.

Summary:

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• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $131,300 to $180,538. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, annual Personal Days, a variety of wellness-related leaves (paid and unpaid) as well as a Company-wide holiday shut-down between Christmas and New Years.

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.