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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Precision Medicine Liaison

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must reside in Minnesota, Iowa, or Nebraska.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
  • At least four years of experience in the diagnostic and clinical testing markets is required; oncology or genomics experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a consultative sales environment with a laboratory, life sciences company, or pharmaceutical manufacturer is required.
  • Expertise in discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences is required.
  • Strong peer leadership attributes to set direction, generate commitment, balance short- and long-term needs, and constructively resolve issues are required.
  • Demonstrated effective cross-functional project team leadership is required.
  • Ability to travel is required, with the percentage varying by geography.
  • A broad base of external customer experience, including external laboratories, academic and community pathology leadership, and decision makers, is preferred.
  • Project management experience is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of the diagnostic test regulatory environment is preferred.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely, high-quality in-market companion diagnostics and testing solutions are available to support optimal treatment.
  • Engage collaborators before and after launch to deliver approved information and help overcome barriers to testing at regional reference laboratories, pathology medical groups, and selected academic or health systems with advanced diagnostic and molecular capabilities in the assigned geography.
  • Support requests for biomarker education in community oncology accounts when needed.
  • Identify and develop relationships with key pathology diagnostic decision makers to gather insights and develop strategies supporting and educating on appropriate testing.
  • Share appropriate, approved educational information on diagnostics, deliver highly technical data presentations, and educate on the need for diagnostic quality assurance programs.
  • Understand and share key insights regarding pathology and laboratory referrals and testing information within the market, and help improve testing processes across determined accounts in the geography.
  • Support the AstraZeneca oncology portfolio where an aligned biomarker is associated with an indication, applying a deep understanding of the testing landscape within the geography.
  • Collaborate with laboratory decision makers, anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathologists, academic and community pathology groups, state societies, navigators, diagnostic companies, and laboratory account representatives and networks.
  • Collaborate with the Field Cross Functional Team, Medical Diagnostics, Precision Medicine headquarters, and PM/Brand headquarters Marketing to gather regional and local market insights, support regional strategies, and support Quality Improvement projects as a subject matter expert.
  • Act as the regional expert to support oncology customers at the request of the cross-functional team by providing in-depth diagnostic expertise, insights, and support to internal teams within oncology accounts.
  • Apply knowledge of biomarker legislation within assigned states and support state government affairs efforts with external pathology collaborators as requested.
  • Collaborate on and complete tactical plans for pre- and post-launch efforts, understand clinical operational issues on the testing pathway, and develop tailored testing solutions as needed.
  • Follow the AZ Code of Conduct, the US Policy Handbook, Standards, SOPs, and all regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the role.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least five years of diagnostic market experience, preferably in oncology and genomics, including breast and/or lung cancer solid tumors.
  • An advanced degree in life sciences, or a medical or pharmacy degree.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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